The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, has arrived in Estonia for a state visit

At the invitation of President Alar Karis, the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda has arrived in Estonia for a state visit. The visit reaffirms the close allied relations between Estonia and Poland and the two countries' extensive cooperation in the fields of defence and security, economy, transport, and education.

The main focus of the state visit will be on Estonia-Poland security cooperation. Discussions will address European security and defence, cooperation within NATO, and transatlantic relations. Special attention will be given to the security of the Baltic Sea region, military cooperation, and joint efforts to counter hybrid threats. Support for Ukraine and issues related to Russia and Belarus will also be discussed. Economic cooperation topics will include energy cooperation, the development of Rail Baltic and regional connectivity, and collaboration within the Three Seas Initiative.

On 8 April President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis will officially welcome the Polish presidential couple at the Office of the President of the Republic, followed by a meeting between the two presidents and a joint press conference.

President Duda will also meet with President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar and Prime Minister Kristen Michal and will lay a wreath at the War of Independence Victory Monument.

President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis will host a state dinner in honour of the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda at the Estonian Knighthood House.

On 9 April President Duda will visit the Cyber Security Training Centre CR14 (Cyber Range), which hosts NATO and Estonian cyber training grounds, where he will receive an overview of Estonia-NATO cyber cooperation.

The Polish and Estonian presidential couples will jointly visit Pelgulinna State Upper Secondary School to learn about Estonia’s education system and the school's academic activities.

The visit will conclude with a reception hosted by the Polish President and First Lady at Tallinn Town Hall, followed by an official farewell ceremony at the Town Hall Square.

First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda and Sirje Karis will visit the Old Town Educational Collegium and NGO Bethel’s Centre of Pastoral Care. They will then visit Lilli Jahilo's showroom to learn about Estonian fashion design, particularly how traditional handicraft techniques are incorporated into modern design. At Anni Arro Studio, they will meet with representatives from Estonia’s and Poland’s education and culture sectors.

Original audio – https://www.youtube.com/live/15OA5qpQUXI

Estonian translation – https://www.youtube.com/live/-SfWpEpePyM

English translation – https://www.youtube.com/live/kRkuBmYiT-A