President of the Riigikogu meets with other Baltic Speakers in Prague

President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Jüri Ratas continues his visit in Prague, where he will meet with the leadership of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and with the Speakers of the Parliaments of other Baltic States and deliver the opening address at the Baltic conference held at Charles University.

In the speech at Charles University, Ratas will speak about the 100 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Estonia and the Czech Republic, the fruitful relations between the two countries and the possibilities for development. He will also discuss topical issues relating to the international situation.

At the meetings with the Speakers of the Parliaments of other Baltic States, Ratas will give an overview of his recent visit to war-torn Ukraine and discuss cooperation opportunities for resolving the complicated situation there.

Importance of the role of the European Union and NATO as well as their responsibility in ensuring the security of the eastern flank of the EU will also be spoken about. The issues relating to the energy security of the region and receiving of war refugees will be discussed as well.

The agenda of the visit also includes the joint press conference of the Speakers of the Parliaments of the Baltic States.

During the visit, Jüri Ratas will meet with President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Miloš Vystrčil and President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Markéta Pekarová Adamová.

Source: Parliament of Estonia