Yesterday afternoon, on the invitation of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Estonian President participated in the ceremony of proclaiming the Voice of America radio station an independent federal institution. At the ceremony, the President held a speech where he emphasised the important role of international broadcasting in the restoration of the independence of the Baltic States.
Yesterday evening, the Broadcasting Board of Governors hosted a dinner in honour of the Estonian President.
Today, the President is going to have several meetings with the American foreign policy experts.
President Lennart Meri's speeches at the breakfast of the Joint Baltic American National committee and at the proclamation ceremony of the independent federal status of the International Broadcasting Bureau are available in the Internet on the address www.president.ee.
Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, October 14, 1999
