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Mihkelson sees Japan as the key partner for Estonia in the Asian region, but the country is also a member of the G7, a strategic partner of the European Union, and an ally of the USA, sharing our values of liberal democracy. The meetings in Tokyo will provide an opportunity to discuss developing the economic relations between Estonia and Japan, and exchange information on the security situation and recent developments around the world, including the topics of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and further support to Ukraine.
The parties will also discuss tensions in the Middle East and the situation in the Asian region. “The only way to ensure peace in Europe and to ground the increasing tensions in other parts of the world is by achieving Ukraine’s victory and Russia’s strategic defeat,” Mihkelson said.
The schedule of the visit includes meetings in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Representation of the European Union, Embassy of Ukraine, and several thin tanks. Among others, Mihkelson will meet representatives of the Japan Institute of International Affairs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies.
After the meetings in Tokyo, Mihkelson will join the delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu on its visit to the Republic of Korea and Taiwan at the end of the week. The Foreign Affairs Committee has been keeping its eye on the events in the Asian region and the purpose of the week-long visit is to get a better overview of the security situation in the region. In addition to Mihkelson, members of the Committee Ester Karuse, Eerik-Niiles Kross, Henn Põlluaas, and Luisa Rõivas will also take part in the visit.
Riigikogu Press Service
Karin Kangro
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Source: Parliament of Estonia