RIGA, Oct 19 (LETA) - The Progressives party sees the approval of the suspended Riga development plan as one of the tasks of the next government, the party's leader Kaspars Briskens said on Wednesday after a meeting representatives of New Unity.

He pointed out that the development planning of Riga was suspended in connection with gambling business interests. In this context, the politician expressed that the regulation of gambling activities should be left to local governments.

LETA reported that the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development has suspended the Riga Development Plan.

The Progressives politician expressed that the talks with New Unity were very open, continuing to look for common positions. Regardless of the role of the Progressives - being in the coalition or in the opposition - it is critically important that the next government acts in accordance with rule of law and democracy, Briskens emphasized.

As another important position for the party, the politician mentioned that the next government should ensure that no political influence is allowed on state capital companies.