Foreign Affairs Committee confirmed Estonia’s constant support to Ukrainian colleagues

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Today, the Foreign Affairs Committee held a video meeting with the members of the Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine), confirming Estonia’s continuous support to Ukraine’s independence, democracy, and territorial integrity in the fight against Russia’s aggression.

The Chairman of the Committee Marko Mihkelson reaffirmed Estonia’s support to Ukraine, which would include pro-active efforts in diplomacy as well as tangible help in defending the country. Estonia’s planned weapons assistance to Ukraine was discussed more specifically.

The focus of the meeting was on geopolitical and security challenges and the validity of the international law. The participants emphasised that the strongest long-term guarantee for Ukraine’s freedom and independence would be accession to NATO and the EU. To this end, Ukraine needs the guidance of the specific road map that would lead them there.

The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Merezhko thanked Estonia for its support.

The parties highlighted the importance of cooperation among likeminded countries, and the need for awareness raising among the other allies. The parties also agreed on the importance of direct regular contacts between parliamentarians.

Source: Parliament of Estonia