President of the Republic today had a meeting with General Sir Charles Guthrie, Chief of the Defence Staff of Great Britain, and Admiral Sir Michael Boyce, Chief of the Naval Staff.

On the meeting, the military co-operation between Estonia and Great Britain was discussed, as well as the possibilities to intensify it further. With General Guthrie, also the possibility to engage British military consultants in the everyday work of the Estonian Ministry of Defence was discussed.

Admiral Boyce confirmed his intention to visit Estonia this summer.


Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, March 7, 2000

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