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Hussar said at the meeting that in the current situation it was crucial to continue a strong support for Ukraine, increase pressure on Russia, and put Russia’s frozen assets to good use. He emphasised the importance of German leadership in supporting Ukraine and promoting European economy.
Hussar also acknowledged Germany’s contribution to enhancing the security of the Baltic region, including the air defence. Other topics of the meeting were bilateral relations, including the importance of developing economic relations, and issues of digitalisation.
Hussar also met the Chairman of the German Parliamentary Friendship Group for Relations with the Baltic States Bettina Hagedorn, and members of the Group, and had a meeting with the Director of the German Council on Foreign Relations Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff.
The President of the Riigikogu was accompanied by the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson and the member of the Estonia-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group Raimond Kaljulaid.
Photos (Erik Peinar / Chancellery of the Riigikogu)
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Link uudisele: Hussar emphasised the importance of Germany as a leader in supporting Ukraine
Source: Parliament of Estonia