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According to the President of the Riigikogu, relations between Estonia and Poland are characterised by excellent cooperation, which has become even closer in recent years. Hussar pointed out that mutual parliamentary friendship groups had been formed in the parliaments of both countries, and after the meeting, he himself also became a member of the Estonia-Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group. “Poland is one of Estonia’s closest allies. We have a lot in common, and we also share the same concerns – our greatest security threat is Russia,” he said.
Hussar pointed out that after Russia’s drone attack in Poland and airspace violations in Estonia and in other European countries, it was of the utmost importance to increase the region’s deterrence and defence capabilities and the cost of aggression for Russia. “We have to do everything we can to make sure such violations would not happen again,” he underlined.
Hussar said that in order to strengthen security, cooperation between the countries bordering the Baltic Sea must be further enhanced. In this context, he mentioned the need for an amendment that would allow NATO countries to enter the airspace of other allies if necessary in response to airspace violations. “We know what we can do and what we must do,” he said.
Relations with the United States, including the importance of the US presence on NATO’s eastern flank, were discussed at the meeting. Issues related to defence industry, energy security, and infrastructure projects important for the development of the region were also spoken about.
The meeting between the President of the Riigikogu and the President of Poland was also attended by Chairman of the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu Kalev Stoicescu and Deputy Chairman of the Estonia-Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group Kristo Enn Vaga.
The President of Poland is visiting Estonia in connection with the Arraiolos Group meeting in Tallinn, which is attended by the heads of state of 10 European Union Member States at the invitation of President of Estonia Alar Karis.
Photos (Erik Peinar / Chancellery of the Riigikogu)
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Link uudisele: Hussar discussed strengthening security in the Baltic Sea region with the President of Poland
Source: Parliament of Estonia