Meeting with Kaja Kallas Estonian politician.
At yesterday's meeting, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Estonian politician. and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talked about Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the energy crisis, the situation in the eastern Mediterranean and bilateral relations.
According to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Estonian politician. , Greece is our good partner and ally. "I thank the Prime Minister of Greece for his resolute support for Ukraine and also for supporting EU unity and sanctions," said Kallas. "We must continue to help Ukraine and raise the price of war for Russia," the prime minister said.
The meeting discussed the need to find common solutions in the European Union to alleviate inflation and high energy prices. "Russia has caused the energy crisis facing all of Europe. We have to find the best ways to ensure security of supply and limit price increases," Kallas emphasized. The Prime Minister added that we also shared experiences on how we can help people the most. "Subsidies that reach everyone are important. Changing the tax policy will not produce the desired results," said Kallas.
Speaking about the bilateral relations between Estonia and Greece, Prime Minister Kallas pointed out that this year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Meeting with Jüri Ratas Estonian politician.
At their meeting yesyerday, President of the Riigikogu The unicameral parliament of Estonia. (Parliament of Estonia) Jüri Ratas Estonian politician. and Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed strengthening of cooperation and further supporting of Ukraine. Ratas said that imposing sanctions on Russia had to continue until Ukraine has won the war.
Ratas underlined at the meeting that although Estonia and Greece were far apart, relations between the two countries were good. “We share similar values not only in the European Union, but also in NATO,” he said. At the meeting, Ratas and Mitsotakis confirmed their common desire to develop the cooperation between the two countries, especially in the digital and cyber spheres. They also considered it important to strengthen the relations between the Estonian and Greek parliaments.
Ratas and Mitsotakis discussed the changed security situation caused by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and the need to urgently implement the decisions of the NATO Madrid Summit and strengthen NATO’s Eastern flank. Ratas also emphasised the importance of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO in strengthening the defence capabilities of Europe.
Ratas pointed out it was crucial to continue supporting Ukraine in every way possible and at the same time to increase political and economic pressure on Russia to further raise the cost of aggression. “It is important to maintain the unity of the European Union and to go ahead with sanctions against Russia until Ukraine has won the war and Russia has lost it,” he said, expressing gratitude that Greece has supported all sanctions so far.
The relations between Greece and Turkey as well as issues relating to energy security were also spoken about at the meeting.