Kaja Kallas @kajakallas@respublicae.eu

We agreed with @krisjaniskarins and @IngridaSimonyte on accelerated steps to synchronise Baltic electrical systems with continental European frequency by the beginning of 2025.
Our joint declaration on this milestone that will further secure our energy independence ⬇️

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Important to keep ban on Russian and Belarussian athletes from international sports events – not even under the pretext of a neutral flag at #Paris2024. Such ban must last until Russia's aggression against Ukraine continues.
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Margus Tsahkna: It’s one year until the @Olympics.
We, the Foreign Ministers of 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 welcome the #IOC’s exclusion of Russia and Belarus - but we must do more to support #Ukraine &amp; Olympic values.
Statement: http://bitly.ws/PbU8
Here is my take:
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Happy Belgian National Day to all friends in Belgium and my dear friend and colleague @alexanderdecroo! https://t.co/XP2s0MYOyw

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Bonne fête nationale à @EmmanuelMacron et au peuple de France!
As close friends and Allies, we are united by commitment to democracy, rule of law and freedom. Freedom does not come for free. I thank you for your strong commitment to our common security. https://t.co/aBO8dsYTnQ

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Had a good meeting with @konotaromp.
Focused on digital transformation - when citizens are online, so must be the state. Agreed on the importance of free flow of data.
There's much more that can be done between Estonia and Japan, especially in cyber security and trade. https://t.co/aVkkXSLym7

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Met with @President_KR at #NATOSummit.
The cooperation between Estonia and Korea is good, including in defence. Potential to boost economic ties, and do more on cyber and digital issues.
Discussed the security situation in Asia and thanked Korea for supporting Ukraine. https://t.co/1HOxNYgktK

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My message at the NATO-Ukraine Council:
#Ukraine’s rightful place is in #NATO.
The decisions we made yesterday set a clear path towards Ukraine’s NATO membership.
We have initiated a process, now it is up to all of us to make it a success. https://t.co/o0MvFcbg5F

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Met the Prime Minister of Japan @kishida230 together with @krisjaniskarins and @IngridaSimonyte.
#Japan is our good partner and I look forward to deepening our bilateral cooperation and welcoming @konotaromp in #Estonia.
Also thanked Japan for their strong support to Ukraine. https://t.co/OgbNrLK7Rd

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Today is the first ever NATO-Ukraine Council meeting, with @ZelenskyyUa with us in person.
Yesterday Allies reaffirmed: #Ukraine's rightful place is in #NATO. We initiated a process towards membership and will continue pushing for next steps. It's not about if but when. 1/ https://t.co/4RSoRug20h

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Re We also made important decisions yesterday that strengthen our collective defence.
We approved new strong NATO regional defence plans.
All Allies also took a commitment to invest more in defence. 2/

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Re Today we will also meet the leaders of our Asia-Pacific partners – Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea.
It is important to boost NATO’s partnerships. The security of the Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific areas is intertwined. 3/

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At #NATO and AP4 partners meeting, thanked Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea for being strong supporters of Ukraine.
We have stood united in protecting our values and the international rules-based order which is being challenged not only by Russia but also others. 1/ https://t.co/zeTDLFxVLq

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Re We may be oceans apart, but our security is closely connected.
We need to build trusted connectivity and set standards with those whom we can trust.
We must boost our practical cooperation, including in the fields of technology and cybersecurity. 2/

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All Allies said in #VilniusSummit today that #Ukraine’s rightful place is in #NATO.
Our decisions put Ukraine on a path towards NATO membership.
We have initiated a process now and NATO Foreign Ministers will regularly assess it. 1/ https://t.co/XoIFbqlopx

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Re We also took crucial decisions that will strengthen our collective defence.
We approved new strong NATO regional defence plans.
All Allies also took a commitment to invest more in defence. 2/

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Had a good meeting with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia @DKovachevski at #NATOSummit.
We have good cooperation as NATO Allies, and we appreciate your contribution to the security of the Baltic Sea region.
Discussed issues related to OSCE and regional security. https://t.co/LTPfIdyiIc

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Stressed at #NATO Public Forum: the threat from Russia is real and long-term.
All Allies must adapt accordingly. That is why Estonia spends 3% of GDP on defence.
We need more defence investments by European Allies and we need to boost European defence industry.
#NATOSummit https://t.co/AY0M5GDjX7

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Good meeting with @JustinTrudeau at #NATOSummit.
Thank you #Canada for your increased contribution to European security.
Our economic relations are also deepening – glad that a Canadian company chose to build Europe's first ever rare earth magnet factory in Estonia. https://t.co/X3xDr4PI9w

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My message ahead of #NATOSummit:
#Russia is and will remain the most significant and direct threat to #NATO.
To counter the Russian threat, the decisions we make here at #VilniusSummit must strengthen our collective defence. 1/ https://t.co/CIAnXaVYo7

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Re We must agree on new regional defence plans that are backed with necessary forces and equipment.
We must all invest more in defence.
2% of GDP now should be a minimum obligation, but more is urgently needed. Estonia will allocate 3% of GDP, plus Host Nation Support costs. 2/

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