President of the Republic of Serbia Boris Tadić will be in Estonia for an official visit from 13-14 September. This will be the Serbian president’s first visit to Estonia.
During his visit, Serbian President Tadić will meet with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Riigikogu Speaker Ene Ergma, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and Foreign Minister Urmas Paet. The Serbian president will also visit Skype and become acquainted with Tallinn’s Old Town.
Estonia-Serbia bilateral relations will be discussed at the meetings. Another topic to be discussed is Serbia’s progress towards the European Union. Other subjects to be addressed are the situation in Kosovo and the Western Balkans and matters related to energy security.
Attention journalists interested in covering the visit!
Accreditation will take place through the address centre@mfa.ee or by phone at 637 7630. Please be accredited by Friday, 10 September at 15.00 at the latest. Please provide your name, name of publication/channel, ID number, and birthdate or document number.
NB! Please specify which event(s) you would like to cover!
Monday, 13 September
13.00 Meeting with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Kadriorg Palace (A.Weizenbergi 39)
POOL 1
TV, photo – we ask that you arrive no later than 12.45.
14.00 Press conference of President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Serbian President Boris Tadić
Kadriorg Palace (A.Weizenbergi 39)
POOL 2
Journalists – please arrive no later than 13.50. The working language of the press conference is English.
16.00 Walk through Tallinn’s Old Town
POOL 3
TV, photo – we ask that you arrive no later than 15.50. The starting point: Vene street 7.
19.00 Dinner hosted by the President of the Republic and Mrs. Evelin Ilves in honour of Serbian Presidend Boris Tadić at the Bank of Estonia
Bank of Estonia (Estonia pst. 13)
POOL 4
TV, photo – we ask that you arrive no later than 18.45. Dress code: dark suit.
Tuesday, 14 September
09.30 Meeting with Riigikogu Speaker Ene Ergma
Riigikogu (Lossi plats 1A)
POOL 5
TV, photo – we ask that you arrive no later than 09.20.
10.15 Meeting with Prime Minister Andrus Ansip
Stenbock House (Rahukohtu 3)
POOL 6
TV, photo – we ask that you arrive no later than 10.00.
