On Thursday, 18 May, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov signed the "Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Estonian-Russian Border" and the "Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the delimitation of the maritime zones in the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Narva".
According to Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet, the Foreign Ministers meeting took place in a constructive and future pondering atmosphere. The Russian side seemed to be ready to move on with relations. "The signing of the border treaties creates preconditions for continue development of Estonian-Russian relations, whereby the success of the co-operation depends on the will of both sides," added Paet. Foreign Minister Paet hopes that we can now move on in the signing of other bilateral agreements. Paet affirmed that historical-legal dialogue with Russia would continue.
After signing the treaties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared hope to continue the developing of good, bilateral, neighbourly relations. "The sides are open to mutually beneficial co-operation," said Lavrov.
Foreign Minister Lavrov also affirmed that a decision has been made regarding the return of the sign of office of the President of the Republic of Estonia. Currently, Russia is looking for an internal legal basis to return the collar.
The Border Treaties need to be ratified and will come into force 30 days after the exchange of letters of ratification. The State Border will be officially demarcated after both Governments have approved the State Border Delineation, Border Markers Protocol and Demarcation Card. A demarcation commission will be formed based on the principle of parity. Demarcation can begin only after the treaties have entered into force.
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According to Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet, the Foreign Ministers meeting took place in a constructive and future pondering atmosphere. The Russian side seemed to be ready to move on with relations. "The signing of the border treaties creates preconditions for continue development of Estonian-Russian relations, whereby the success of the co-operation depends on the will of both sides," added Paet. Foreign Minister Paet hopes that we can now move on in the signing of other bilateral agreements. Paet affirmed that historical-legal dialogue with Russia would continue.
After signing the treaties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared hope to continue the developing of good, bilateral, neighbourly relations. "The sides are open to mutually beneficial co-operation," said Lavrov.
Foreign Minister Lavrov also affirmed that a decision has been made regarding the return of the sign of office of the President of the Republic of Estonia. Currently, Russia is looking for an internal legal basis to return the collar.
The Border Treaties need to be ratified and will come into force 30 days after the exchange of letters of ratification. The State Border will be officially demarcated after both Governments have approved the State Border Delineation, Border Markers Protocol and Demarcation Card. A demarcation commission will be formed based on the principle of parity. Demarcation can begin only after the treaties have entered into force.
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