President of Israel to pay official visit to Estonia

Following the official welcoming ceremony at Kadriorg, Presidents Karis and Herzog will discuss the international security situation, the Middle East peace process, cooperation in international organisations and enhancing bilateral relations.

Following their meeting, the heads of state will give a joint press conference before visiting the memorial to victims of communism at Maarjamäe.

In the afternoon, the President of Israel will meet with Prime Minister Kristen Michal. President Herzog will visit the synagogue and the Estonian Jewish Community Center, where he will meet with representatives of the community to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.

The Israeli head of state will be accompanied on his visit by a business delegation. A seminar being organised by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will showcase the country’s e-government services and the activities of the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications. The business environment in Israel and opportunities for boosting economic cooperation will also be discussed at the event.

President Karis’ wife Sirje Karis will be meeting with President Herzog’s wife Michal Herzog to visit the Arvo Pärt Centre in Laulasmaa.

Information for editorial staff

Journalists are invited to cover the visit of the Israeli head of state to Estonia. Please apply for accreditation by 16:00 on Monday 4 August by filling in the following form: https://forms.gle/tsRW9GCaUdXSsuqE8

Official photos of the visit will be published online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/presidendikantselei/.