British News Agency

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris. Tsahkna stated that they discussed strengthening Estonia-France relations, enhancing Europe's security and resilience, maintaining pressure on Russia and increasing support for Ukraine.

Tsahkna noted that there were no signs of Russia changing its current policy and emphasized that Europe should not change its position either. Tsahkna said, "Ukraine's security is Europe's security."

Minister Tsahkna stated that Estonia and France work together as European Union partners and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, noting that cooperation between the two countries covers defense, trade, digital affairs, culture and education.

Tsahkna said they would continue their cooperation to strengthen Europe's security and competitiveness, deepen the partnership between the two countries and contribute to achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.