Mr Tharman said although the two countries are geographically far apart, they share many similarities.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Estonian President Alar Karis raising a toast during an official banquet at the Presidential Palace in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 25.
Both nations are passionate about working with other countries and making cooperative efforts to strengthen global public good, rather than being driven by immediate national interests, he added. Before travelling to Estonia, Mr Tharman met his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella, as well as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, on June 24. He was also hosted to breakfast by Finnish President Alexander Stubb while in transit between Italy and Estonia.
At the banquet, Mr Karis said: “Our dynamic and digital ecosystems make us both best gateways to our respective regions and beyond, paving the way for new technologies, ideas and collaborations.” Mr Tharman said: “We, in Singapore, have watched Estonia’s rapid development with admiration. In less than 35 years, you have achieved so much.”
“Your struggle for independence and your journey since is not just a major chapter in your history. It is an inspiring story of how a nation has thrived by respecting its traditions and its people’s sacrifices, by upholding its own democratic values, and by innovating its way into the future.”
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