Bolton Says Met Estonian President To Address Security Cooperation In Europe

NEW YORK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th March, 2019) US National Security Adviser John Bolton said in a statement on Thursday he met with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid to discuss bilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening security in Europe.

"Great meeting with President Kaljulaid of Estonia, our reliable partner and Ally," Bolton said via Twitter. "Productive discussion on enhancing defense and security cooperation in Europe.

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The Estonian president held a series of meeting with top US officials to address issues of security and bilateral cooperation during his visit to the United States from March 11 to March 14.

Estonian-US relations have been strong since Estonia gained independence in 1991. The two countries have signed a number of bilateral agreements, including a cybersecurity partnership statement inked in 2013 on the margins of a NATO ministerial meeting. Also, Estonia has been a member of NATO since March 2004.