Speaker of the Seimas congratulated Estonia on Independence Day

Press release, 24 February 2021

 

On behalf of the Seimas and on her own behalf, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, Speaker of the Seimas, extended congratulations to Henn Põlluaas, President of the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia, and the people of Estonia on Independence Day.

Photo by the Office of the Seimas

 

‘As we mark the centenary of official bilateral relations between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Lithuania this year, I am particularly pleased, in this context, to wish the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia smoothness and consistency of efforts streamlined to create a better future for all the Estonian people,’ the Speaker of the Seimas wrote in her congratulatory message.

 

In her letter, the Speaker also underlined the importance of cooperation between Lithuania and Estonia.

 

‘Our countries share their experience on a variety of levels as they both strive to reach the shared objective of building a modern state and ensuring the wellbeing of the citizens. I congratulate the Estonian people around the world and commend the strength of our sisterly relationship,’ the Speaker of the Seimas said.

 

Paulius Žeimys, Adviser to Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, Speaker of the Seimas, tel. +370 5 239 6030,

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