The Turkish Minister of Defence Sabahattin Cakmakoglu accompanied by the high-rank delegation is visiting Estonia between August 14-15, 2002.
On Thursday, August 15 the Estonian Minister of Defence Sven Mikser and the Turkish Minister of Defence Sabahattin Cakmakoglu will sign the bilateral co-operation frame agreement which will enable broader collaboration in different defence areas.
During the meeting the sides will also discuss possible developments in future co-operation, international security issues and bilateral defence relations.
During his visit the Turkish Minister of Defence Sabahattin Cakmakoglu will also meet with the President of Estonia Arnold Rüütel, the Prime Minister Siim Kallas, the State Secretary Aino Lepik von Wiren, Chief of Defence Vice Admiral Tarmo Kõuts, Chairman of the National Defence Committee Tiit Tammsaar and the Minister Eldar Efendijev (Minister without Portfolio – ethnic affairs).
Cakmakoglu will also visit the Ämari Air Air Sovereignty Centre and take a walk in The Old City of Tallinn.
TO THE PRESS!
In conjunction with the signing of the bilateral co-operation frame agreement the two Ministers will hold a press conference. The press conference will take place on Thursday, August 15 between 10.30-10.50. All the media representatives are welcome.