President Karis: Estonia and Portugal share similar outlooks

11.10.2025 | 15:10

In meeting with his Portuguese counterpart
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Kadriorg today, President Alar Karis commended Portugal’s contribution to the protection of EU borders and its unwavering support of Ukraine.

“Estonia and Portugal share very similar views when it comes to the importance of values-based policies, the role of international organisations and Russia’s aggression,” the head of state remarked. “Not only does Portugal understand and support Ukraine, but it continues to demonstrate one of the highest levels of support for the beleaguered nation in Europe. I thanked Portugal for its contribution to the security of the Baltic region and to NATO air policing – both Estonia and Portugal are defending our common borders and values in different corners of the continent.”

On the invitation of his Estonian counterpart, President de Sousa took part in the Arraiolos Group meeting held in Tallinn over the last two days alongside 10 other EU heads of state. The event focused on the growing role of AI in society and the international security situation.

Gallery (Raigo Pajula/Office of the President): https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCx9Ei

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