In accepting the credentials of the Hungarian ambassador, President Karis remarked that relations between Estonia and Hungary have traditionally always been good. He said that the two countries’ Finno-Ugric roots were a basis for mutual understanding, enabling them to discuss differing points of view in an open and honest way.
In meeting with the Cuban ambassador, the Estonian head of state expressed his conviction that their two countries had a range of options for expanding their cooperation both bilaterally and as part of relations between Cuba and the European Union. He said Estonia was willing to share with Cuba its e-governance experience.
Upon receiving the Chilean ambassador, President Karis noted the cooperation between Estonia and Chile in international organisations in the form of initiatives promoting democracy and human rights. He said Estonia was interested in furthering cooperation with Chile in the field of cybersecurity, at both the bilateral and EU levels, and in fostering digital partnerships.
President Karis spoke to all of the ambassadors about the criminal nature of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the global impact of the war and the importance of continued support for the beleaguered country.
The Hungarian ambassador is resident in Tallinn. The Cuban and Chilean ambassadors are resident in Helsinki.
