President Alar Karis today met with King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in order to discuss the security of the region. “Estonia has a strong relationship with Sweden both bilaterally and as NATO partners,” said President Karis after the meeting. “The histories of Estonia and Sweden have long been intertwined – we share common values and understandings of digital, green and sustainable Europe.”
During his first working visit to Sweden, President Karis today also visited the Estonian School in Stockholm and will later meet with Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén. Yesterday, President Karis had a meeting with the Estonian community at the Estonian House Stockholm. The head of state will be returning to Estonia late this evening.