Estonian delegation attends the NATO PA Annual Session in Canada

Kaljulaid said that the Assembly was convening at a critical moment for Ukraine and Europe. “We want to discuss further steps that NATO countries can take to support Ukraine and ensure security in Europe with our colleagues from parliaments of NATO countries. We also hope to garner support for the proposal to increase NATO ambitions on defence spending,” he said, adding that two percent of the GDP was no longer enough to deter Russia. “We definitely intend to explain how forcing an unfair peace on Ukraine is not a solution that would ensure security and trust in Europe in the long run.”

Before the Plenary Sitting, discussions will be held in the committees of the Assembly on Saturday and Sunday. Kaljulaid is a member of the Defence and Security Committee, Mihkelson is a member of the Political Committee, and Reinsalu is a member of the Committee on Democracy and Security.

The NATO PA will convene for its 70^th annual session on Monday; its agenda includes the election of the President and the adoption of five resolutions. The resolutions concern futureproofing the Alliance and supporting Ukraine until its victory, enhancing NATO’s integrated air and missile defence, stopping conflict-related sexual violence, boosting technological development, and responsible application of AI for military purposes.

The members of the Estonian delegation will use the opportunity of the Annual Session in Montréal to have separate meetings with the Israeli and US delegations.

Riigikogu Press Service
Karin Kangro
+372 631 6356, +372 520 0323
karin.kangro@riigikogu.ee
Questions: press@riigikogu.ee

Link uudisele: Estonian delegation attends the NATO PA Annual Session in Canada

Source: Parliament of Estonia