“Bilateral relations between Estonia and India have gained momentum in recent years,” said President Karis. “We already enjoy good cooperation in e-governance, cyber security and digital state services, but I see opportunities to further improve it and I hope that the Estonian ICT sector can relate and offer appropriate solutions to Indian partners.”
President Karis noted that in 2023, the Estonian e-Governance Academy contributed to the overhaul of India’s national ICT strategy, which is a solid basis for further cooperation.
In addition to the development of bilateral relations, the meeting’s participants also focused on issues of international security, including Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, which will soon have lasted three years. The Estonian Head of State emphasised India’s significant role in the international arena and stressed the importance of respecting international law.
The meeting’s participants also addressed the maintenance of sanctions against Russia and discussed the threats posed by the deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine, which according to President Karis links India and the Pacific region to European security.
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