“NATO is delivering. We can see this clearly in the Baltic region: in the air, where allied aircraft respond to airspace violations; at sea, where NATO ships are deployed as part of the Baltic Sentry activity; and on land, where units from our NATO allies are serving. We are grateful to our allies for their contributions, and we are doing our part as well. This year and in the years to come, our defence spending will exceed 5% of GDP,” said Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
At 11:40, Prime Minister Kristen Michal will meet with Mark Rutte at Stenbock House. They will discuss the future of the Alliance and support for Ukraine.
At 12:25, the Prime Minister of Estonia and the NATO Secretary General will hold a joint press conference at the Statehood House. The press conference will also be streamed live in Estonian and English:
Estonian: https://www.youtube.com/live/sjy8TXFHGsk
English: https://www.youtube.com/live/6Zg8O6JwIDg
Media contact: Jevgenia Värä, Government Media Adviser, +372 525 4377, [email protected]
At 12:45, Mark Rutte will have a working lunch with Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna at the Statehood House.
Media contact: Bretty Sarapuu, Media Adviser, +372 5875 1329, [email protected]
At 14:20, the NATO Secretary General will deliver a public lecture at Tallinn University of Technology, followed by a question-and-answer session with students.
Media contact: Epp Joala, Head of the Communications Centre at TalTech, +372 53020231, [email protected]
At 15:30, Mark Rutte will meet with the President of the Republic of Estonia at Kadriorg.
Media contact: Mariann Sudakov, Head of the Communications Department, +372 521 6821, [email protected]
At 17:00, the NATO Secretary General will visit Ämari Air Base, where he will be welcomed by Minister of Defence Martin Herem and Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces. During the visit, he will observe Exercise Steadfast Duel and meet with representatives of the Turkish Air Force. Media coverage of these meetings will not be possible.
Media contact: Siim Verner Teder, Air Force Communications Specialist, +372 5679 4408, [email protected]
Media representatives wishing to cover the NATO Secretary General’s visit must register in advance by completing the accreditation form no later than 17:00 on Monday, 12 October. Applicants must indicate which events they wish to attend.
