The head of state says that Estonia and Germany are not only linked by close historical and cultural ties, but also by shared values and shared responsibility. “We are staunch allies in NATO and committed partners in the EU,” he remarked. “We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and national self-determination. We are also trying to find a path to peace in other parts of the world that are in crisis, because we know that it is unity, solidarity and holding to principles that maintain the global balance.”
President Karis said he thanked Germany for its contribution to the defence of NATO’s eastern flank, as well as for its support of Ukraine and its leading role in European security generally. “In addition to security, our meeting focused on economic cooperation in the defence industry and in the field of education,” he added.
Alongside the meeting, the head of state today attended a German Unity Day reception at the German ambassador’s residence, at which he delivered a speech.
On the invitation of his Estonian counterpart, President Steinmeier and 10 other EU heads of state are taking part in the Arraiolos Group meeting being held in Tallinn today and tomorrow. The event will focus on the growing role of AI in society and the international security situation.
Gallery (Raigo Pajula/Office of the President): https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCwWur
