"Estonia and Poland work together daily to keep our region safe. Our alliance is deeply rooted in NATO, the European Union, and several regional initiatives. This partnership gives us confidence in overcoming security challenges," said President Alar Karis.
The main focus of the state visit will be on Estonia-Poland security cooperation. Discussions will address European security and defence, cooperation within NATO, and transatlantic relations. Special attention will be given to the security of the Baltic Sea region, military cooperation, and joint efforts to counter hybrid threats. Support for Ukraine and issues related to Russia and Belarus will also be discussed. Economic cooperation topics will include energy cooperation, the development of Rail Baltic and regional connectivity, and collaboration within the Three Seas Initiative.
On 8 April President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis will officially welcome the Polish presidential couple at the Office of the President of the Republic, followed by a meeting between the two presidents and a joint press conference.
President Duda will also meet with President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar and Prime Minister Kristen Michal and will lay a wreath at the War of Independence Victory Monument. In the afternoon the President Andrzej Duda, alongside his spouse will meet with Poles living in Estonia including the representatives of the Union of Poles in Estonia. President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis will host a state dinner in honour of the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda at the Estonian Knighthood House.
On 9 April President Duda will visit the Cyber Security Training Centre CR14 (Cyber Range), which hosts NATO and Estonian cyber training grounds, where he will receive an overview of Estonia-NATO cyber cooperation.
The Polish and Estonian presidential couples will jointly visit Pelgulinna State Upper Secondary School to learn about Estonia’s education system and the school's academic activities.
The visit will conclude with a reception hosted by the Polish President and First Lady at Tallinn Town Hall, followed by an official farewell ceremony at the Town Hall Square.
First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda and Sirje Karis will visit the Old Town Educational Collegium to get acquainted with the daily life of the school and its students. They will then visit Lilli Jahilo's showroom to learn about Estonian fashion design, particularly how traditional handicraft techniques are incorporated into modern design. At Anni Arro Studio, they will meet with representatives from Estonia’s and Poland’s education and culture sectors.
NB! Journalists Interested in Covering the Visit!
You are welcome to cover the state visit of Polish President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda to Estonia. Please register for accreditation by Friday 4April at 16:00 by filling out the following form: https://forms.gle/M5zkNRB1UiFng6Lc8
When registering, please specify which events you wish to cover. Please note that it may not be possible for the same journalist to cover some events consecutively.
Official photos from the state visit will be published here:
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Program of the Visit
(Please do not publish the schedule)
Tuesday, April 8
11:15 — Welcome Ceremony and Meeting of the Presidents of Estonia and Poland
A. Weizenbergi 39, Office of the President
President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis will welcome President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and Agata Kornhauser-Duda in front of the Office of the President. The ceremony will include an honour guard inspection and the national anthems of Estonia and Poland, followed by an official photo, a guest book signing, and initial moments of the bilateral meeting.
Journalists are kindly asked to arrive no later than 10:45.
Contact: Mariann Sudakov, Office of the President, +372 5216821, [email protected]
12:35 — Joint Press Conference of the Presidents of Estonia and Poland
A. Weizenbergi 39, Office of the President
(Working languages: Estonian and Polish)
Journalists are kindly asked to arrive no later than 12:15.
Contact: Mariann Sudakov, +372 5216821, [email protected]
13:15 — Meeting with President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar
Riigikogu, Lossi plats 1a
Official photo, guest book signing, meeting.
Photographers and TV-operators are kindly asked to arrive no later than 12:50.
Contact: Karin Kangro, Head of Communication of the Riigikogu, +372 5200323, [email protected]
15:00 — Meeting with Prime Minister Kristen Michal
Stenbock House, Rahukohtu 3
TV-operators and photographers are welcome to cover the arrival, official photo, guest book signing, and the beginning of the meeting.
Please arrive no later than 14:40.
Contact: Carlos Kleimann, +372 56498043, [email protected]
15:40 — Wreath Laying Ceremony at the War of Independence Victory Monument
Freedom Square
TV-operators and photographers are kindly asked to arrive no later than 15:20.
Contact: Mariann Sudakov, +372 5216821, [email protected]
19:00 — State Dinner in Honour of the President of Poland and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda
Estonian Knighthood House
Photographers and TV-operators may cover the introduction of the guests and speeches (in Estonian and Polish).
Please inform us if you wish to receive audio of the speeches.
NB! Dress code: dark suit / long evening dress
Please arrive no later than 18:40.
Contact: Mariann Sudakov, +372 5216821, [email protected]
Wednesday, April 9
15:00 — Farewell Ceremony at Tallinn Town Hall Square
National anthems, honour guard inspection, official farewell.
Please arrive no later than 14:40.
Contact: Mariann Sudakov, +372 5216821, [email protected]
