The foreign ministers discussed bilateral cooperation and the new report that concentrates on cross-border cooperation, reinforcing security and crisis preparedness, and developing the digital domain, infrastructure and cultural cooperation. “The last report was completed more than ten years ago and in light of the pivotal crises of the past years and the transformed security situation now is a good time to look to the future together and set some common goals for a more efficient cooperation on the regional and international level,” Reinsalu said.
The foreign minister said that regional cooperation must focus on security and we must work together in stopping the rise of energy prices and ensuring supplies. “Our priority is finding alternative gas supply options through LNG terminals, developing renewable energy and taking measures needed for making sure our people can cope in this sudden and painful energy crisis,” Reinsalu said. There are also plans to complete the synchronisation of power networks with mainland Europe by 2025.
Reinsalu underlined that we needed to continue offering Ukraine every assistance until it has won the war. “At the same time we must raise the price of the aggression so it becomes unbearable for Russia by imposing new, more severe sanctions, isolating Russia internationally and providing weapons aid to Ukraine,” the foreign minister said.
The visionary report on the cooperation of Estonia and Latvia was presented by the foreign ministers and the authors of the report, Estonian Public Broadcasting correspondent Ragnar Kond and former Latvian Ambassador Janis Eichmanis at a seminar in Valga. Kristi Raik, Director of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, moderated the discussion.
The seminar is available for watching on the YouTube channel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the full report is included in the attachment.
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