Estonian President Alar Karis met with Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. They discussed cooperation between Estonia and the United Kingdom in the fields of culture, digital development, and science. The international security situation was also discussed.
President Karis said that the cultural relations between Estonia and the United Kingdom are long-standing and strong. He spoke about the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt, which was also celebrated in the United Kingdom. The President also emphasized the importance of cooperation in science and technology.
Karis stated that artificial intelligence is very important for Estonia. It helps strengthen the foundations of a digital state. However, he added that artificial intelligence can never replace a teacher. The President also spoke about the success of Estonia's digital solutions.
The meeting also discussed the international security situation. President Karis thanked the United Kingdom for its involvement in the Baltic region. He stressed that the United Kingdom is a very important security partner for Europe.
President Karis also spoke about supporting Ukraine. He said that Estonia considers it important to increase pressure on Russia. He recommended using new sanctions and frozen assets. The goal is to force Russia to negotiate.
President Karis encouraged the United Kingdom to continue its active participation in the Eastern Sentry exercise.