Envoy Zariņš was authorized to: defend Latvia's interests in all countries (except Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Germany and the USSR); issue binding orders to institutions representing Latvia; oversee all property and handle financial resources of these institutions; relieve envoys of their duties; transfer or discharge employees of these institutions; close these institutions (except Latvia's Legation in the United States).
Ambassadør Zariņš blev bemyndiget til at: Forsvare Letlands interesser i alle lande (undtagen Estland, Litauen, Finland, Sverige, Tyskland og Sovjetunionen); Udstede bindende ordrer til institutioner, der repræsenterer Letland; Overvåge al ejendom og håndtere finansielle ressourcer for disse institutioner; Lindre ambassadører af deres hverv; Overføre eller fritstille ansatte i disse institutioner; Lukke disse institutioner (bortset fra Letlands ambassade i USA).