NordenBladet —
At the meeting in Reykjavik, Mihkelson will make an introductory report to the Chairs of committees at the discussion on the situation in Ukraine and continuing support to the country in its fight against Russia, which is waging a war of aggression. Situation in the Middle East and the Sahel region of Africa, as well as security in the Arctic region will also be discussed at the meeting.
In the afternoon, the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees will participate in a public debate at Reykjavik University. Together with students and lecturers, the views of the Nordic Countries and the Baltic States will be discussed on issues such as support for Ukraine, pressure from Russia on the borders, Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to NATO, and ensuring the security of the region in a wider context.
The meeting, which is held in NB8 format, brings together the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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Link uudisele: Mihkelson attends meeting of Nordic and Baltic Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees in Iceland
Source: Parliament of Estonia