Hussar emphasised the importance of Baltic cooperation in supporting Ukraine

Hussar said that the Riigikogu had had very close and fruitful cooperation with the Seimas in many areas, and he hoped that this would continue. “It is crucial for us to persuade not only our European but also transatlantic allies to continue supporting Ukraine in the war of aggression launched by Russia, so that Ukraine would have the necessary assistance to seize the initiative in the war. We must do all we can to support Ukraine to the victorious end of the war, and this is where the cooperation between the Baltic States is of critical importance,” he said.

Hussar pointed out that the importance of parliamentary diplomacy had grown considerably since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression. “As representatives of the people, we have a big role in strengthening relations between countries, in finding new ways to help Ukraine, and in standing for tightening of sanctions and ending all cooperation with Russia,” he added.

Hussar and Skvernelis also discussed the current situation of the Rail Baltic project and stressed the importance of completing the construction of the railway. According to Hussar, this is an essential infrastructure project, and the parliaments of the Baltic States must also work together to ensure that the rail connection is completed sooner rather than later.

At the video meeting, the Speakers also spoke of future cooperation plans, defence spending and investments, and the need to continue supporting the Eastern Partnership countries.

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Source: Parliament of Estonia