Hussar stressed the importance of defence and economic cooperation between Estonia and Poland

Hussar acknowledged the excellent relations between Estonia and Poland and their close cooperation in various formats. He highlighted the common interests of the two countries in foreign and defence policy, including in ensuring European security and supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, which continues its war of aggression.

Speaking of supporting Ukraine, Hussar underlined the need to increase pressure on Russia. “More pressure has to be exerted on Putin. The European Union must stand firm and continue with sanctions on Russia. We also need to work to start using Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine,” he said, and added that the European Union had more than EUR 200 billion worth of Russia’s frozen assets.

The economic cooperation between Estonia and Poland was acknowledged at the meeting, and it was considered important to continue with major infrastructure projects that are vital for the region, such as Via Baltica and Rail Baltic. The increasing of defence spending, the development of defence industries and combating hybrid threats from Russia were also discussed.

Further cooperation with the United States was also spoken about at the meeting. “The USA is an important ally for us, with whom we have had fruitful cooperation in many areas,” said Hussar, and added that the focus should be on how to maintain transatlantic cooperation.

Chairman of the Estonia-Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Riigikogu Ants Frosch and Deputy Chairman of the Group Kristo Enn Vaga participated in the meeting of the President of the Riigikogu with the President of Poland.

President Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda are on a state visit to Estonia at the invitation of President Alar Karis.

Photos (Erik Peinar / Chancellery of the Riigikogu)

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Source: Parliament of Estonia