President Meri and Arnold Rüütel discussed the key foreign policy issues facing Estonia. Arnold Rüütel saw accession to the European Union and NATO as Estonias foreign policy priorities and the main trends of our foreign and security policy.
Also domestic policy issues were addressed at the meeting, and questions of the constitutional development of the Republic of Estonia were discussed.
The President of the Republic has instructed the Office of the President of the Republic to inform Arnold Rüütel of all the issues related to the Presidents institution before he assumes office.
Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, September 25, 2001
