Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, of NATO and the European Union.

Relations between the two countries were disrupted by World War II, which saw Latvia occupied briefly by Germany and then for a longer period by the Soviets.

Latvia's return to independence was recognized by Greece on August 27, 1991; followed by the restoration of diplomatic relations on September 2, 1991.

Greece had never officially recognized the annexation of the Baltic states by the former Soviet Union.

[1] Several ministerial and state visits have occurred since 1997:[1][2] Several bilateral agreements are in place:[1][8] Greece's exports to Latvia in 2006 included: chemicals (19.2% of total exports), processed foods (18.7%), metals (18.7%), clothing (13.5%), and raw fruit and vegetables (8.2%).