Taoiseach Micheál Martin to visit Finland and Estonia

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will visit Finland and Estonia tomorrow (Friday), 2 nations closely aligned with Ireland on issues including climate change, digital transformation and opposition to Russia's unjustified war on Ukraine.

The President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö will host the Taoiseach in Helsinki on Friday morning, before he moves on to a working lunch with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

The 2 leaders are expected to discuss the EU response to the invasion of Ukraine, energy, and climate change during their bilateral.

Ireland and Finland celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.

The Taoiseach will then travel to Tallinn for a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas.

While in Tallinn, the Taoiseach will also visit a digital services hub, as well as the Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, which plays an important role in enhancing Europe's capacity to deal with cyber threats.

Because of their history and location, both Finland and Estonia offer significant insight on the Russian war on Ukraine, and this is expected to be a central issue in discussions with the Prime Ministers of Estonia and Finland, and the President of Finland.