“Finland is one of Estonia’s closest friends and allies,” Prime Minister Michal remarked. “In today’s world, good neighbours are worth their weight in gold. When Finland is doing well, Estonia does well.”
During their meeting, the heads of government will discuss the international security situation, common challenges in their own region and key areas of bilateral cooperation. “Finland has been an invaluable partner to us not only in ensuring the security of the Baltic Sea, but also in establishing and protecting energy connections that are crucial to Estonia,” Prime Minister Michal explained.
A joint press conference will be held at the Estonian Knighthood House after the meeting.
The official programme will be followed by a visit of the heads of government to Western Estonia.
Journalists please note:
You are welcome to cover the visit of the Finnish Prime Minister. Please apply for accreditation by 13:00 on Thursday 21 August by e-mailing press@riik.ee.
Accreditation requires your name, the publication you represent, the number of your ID document and your contact details. Please specify in your e-mail which events you would like to cover.
More information on the events in question is provided hereunder.
16:00 Meeting of heads of government at Stenbock House (Rahukohtu 3)
Photographers and camera operators can cover the introduction of the delegations, the official photo and the early moments of the meeting. Those wishing to do so should be in place at the Rahukohtu 3 entrance by 15:45.
17:05 Press conference at Estonian Knighthood House (Kohtu 1)
The press conference will be held in Estonian and Finnish and livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@ValitsuseUudised/streams. Those interested in covering the event should be in place at the Kohtu Street entrance by 16:45.
17:30 Meeting of Prime Minister Orpo and Foreign Minister Tsahkna at Estonian Knighthood House (Kohtu 1)
Photographers and camera operators can cover the introduction of the delegations and the early moments of the meeting. Those interested in covering the event but who do not cover the preceding press conference should be in place at the Kohtu Street entrance by 17:15.
For further information please contact Carlos Kleimann: carlos.kleimann@riigikantselei.ee/+372 5649 8043
