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Swiss president visits Estonia to enhance cooperation

Xinhua, April 10, 2017 Adjust font size:

Swiss President Doris Leuthard on Monday visited Estonia to improve bilateral relations, discuss Britain's exit from the EU and the upcoming Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

During talks with Leuthard, Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas said intensifying trade and increasing investment were positive signs, and he expected continued partnership as part of the Estonian-Swiss cooperation program.

Calling Switzerland an important partner for the European Union, Ratas said there was still a lot of potential for development concerning information and communication technology between Estonia and Switzerland.

On cyber defense, Ratas expressed support for intensifying cooperation between the countries, and encouraged Switzerland to contribute, as a partner, to the NATO Cyber Defense Center headquartered in Estonia.

During the one-day visit, Leuthard also met with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sven Mikser. Endit