President of the Riigikogu to visit Italy

The President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar is leaving on a visit to Italy today. He is to meet representatives of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, but also think tanks, members of the press, and students, and will deliver a speech at the NATO Defense College.

The purpose of the visit is to discuss relations between Estonia and Italy, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, and support for Ukraine, as well as the European security situation and transatlantic relations. “The relations between Estonia and Italy are excellent. This acts as a firm foundation, allowing us to tighten both our interparliamentary and defence cooperation,” he said. Hussar added that pressure against Russia and support to Ukraine must consistently continue because anchoring Ukraine to Europe is an investment into our common security.

On his visit lasting today and tomorrow, Hussar will meet the President of the Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana, Chair of the Chamber Commission for Simplification Francesco Saverio Romano, and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Maurizio Gasparri. He will also take part in a discussion organised by the Guido Garli Association with think tanks, members of the press, and students, and deliver a speech at the NATO Defense College.

Photos (will be added in accordance with the programme; Erik Peinar / Chancellery of the Riigikogu)

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