The Estonian Head of State in his telephone conversation with President Paksas spoke highly of the Lithuanians' great unity expressed with respect to joining the European Union. ''The Lithuanian people have made a most principled decision marking the beginning of a new era for your country,'' President Rüütel said. He added that Estonian voters just had to take Lithuanias decision as an example.
Office of the President
Kadriorg, May 12, 2003
