Mikser to the UK Foreign Secretary: Estonia supports continuing strong and close cooperation

Foreign Minister Sven Mikser discussed the UK’s exit from the EU i and increased presence of allies with the UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on the margins of the meeting of NATO i foreign ministers.

Mikser emphasised that Estonia respects the UK citizens’ decision to leave the EU and the UK Government’s steps in carrying out the decision. “It is in the interests of both the EU and the UK to reach the best possible result in two years. Estonia supports continuing strong and close cooperation,” Mikser said.

“We assume that meaningful exit negotiations start in June, before the Estonian Presidency of the EU Council. Estonia aims to keep the 27 member states aligned and to reach an agreement on preserving the rights of citizens living and working in the UK as soon as possible and according to the reciprocity principle,” Mikser said.

The Foreign Ministers also affirmed they have a common understanding of the security situation. “We are very thankful for the UK’s assistance in ensuring the security of the region. Contributing to increased presence of NATO allies will both strengthen our long-term and close defence cooperation as well as help defend regional stability,” the Estonian Foreign Minister said.

Foreign Minister Mikser offered condolences to Foreign Secretary Johnson on the recent terrorist attack in London and affirmed that Estonia will support the UK and other allies in the fight against terrorism.

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