site.btaBulgarian President, Estonian Foreign Minister Discuss Bilateral Cooperation, Europe's Security, Stability

President Rumen Radev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia Margus Tsahkna held a meeting on Tuesday in Sofia and discussed the possibilities for deepening the bilateral partnership and guaranteeing security and stability in Europe. The two stressed the traditionally good relations between Bulgaria and Estonia, including the partnership within international organizations and initiatives.

Mutual interest was expressed in further deepening of bilateral cooperation in the field of high technologies, digitalization, transport connectivity, energy and educational exchange.

President Radev expressed this country's interest in Estonia's experience in establishing an e-government, a field in which the Baltic republic has significant achievements. Minister Tsahkna noted the strong trust of Estonian citizens in the e-government and pointed out that it is the key to the rapid modernization of the country and the successful fight against corruption. In the last parliamentary elections in March 2023, more than 50% of ballots in Estonia were cast online, and this is a sign of citizens' trust in the security of the electoral process, said Margus Tsahkna.