In accepting the letter of credentials, the head of state expressed Estonia’s wish to continue to pursue meaningful bilateral cooperation with Turkey, including as allies in NATO.
President Karis stressed the ongoing need to support Ukraine in countering Russia’s aggression, highlighting the importance of Turkey in achieving the recent agreement on the export of grain from the beleaguered country.
“Estonia places great value on its cooperation with Turkey as a strong and powerful ally in NATO,” the head of state remarked. “Turkey’s expertise and role are vital in ensuring security throughout the transatlantic region.”