At the meeting with the ambassador of Hungary, President Karis spoke about European security, strengthening defence capabilities and the importance of the unity of the European Union. President Karis thanked Hungary for its contribution to the air security of the Baltic States.
The head of state noted that Estonia stands firmly by Ukraine, because Ukraine defends not only its freedom, but also the security and stability of the whole of Europe. “We must continue our unwavering support for Ukraine and exert maximum pressure on Russia through tougher sanctions, restrictions on the shadow fleet and the use of frozen assets,” said President Karis, stressing that Estonia expects the same determination from all allies.
At the meeting with the ambassador of Montenegro, the Estonian head of state discussed Estonia’s readiness to boost economic and business relations between Estonia and Montenegro, as well as cooperation in the digital and cyber fields. According to President Karis, Estonia highly appreciates Montenegro’s consistent support for Ukraine and its full alignment with the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union and the restrictive sanctions against Russia.
President Karis praised Montenegro as the candidate country that has made the most progress in its accession to the European Union and confirmed Estonia’s readiness to share its experience of joining the European Union. The Head of State also stressed the importance of strengthening European defence capabilities.
At the meeting with the ambassador of Portugal, President Karis confirmed that relations between Estonia and Portugal are very good and that our countries share the same views on many important issues, including support for Ukraine. He thanked Portugal for its contribution to the air security of the Baltic States and stressed the need to further strengthen support to Ukraine and to develop European defence capabilities. “We are united in strengthening Europe’s defence and we can contribute to common security,” said President Karis.
The ambassador of Hungary resides in Tallinn, the ambassador of Montenegro in Warsaw and the ambassador of Portugal in Lisbon.
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