sentences:  Latvia and Israel established diplomatic relations 6 January 1992.In October 2012, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics called on Israeli officials for the development of economic and trade contacts between both countries and support for Latvia's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).Rinkevics also met with Israeli President Shimon Peres on behalf of President Berzins to visit Latvia.