Jürgen Ligi 05.02.2026 nr 10.1-13/106-1
Rahandusminister
Rahandusministeerium
Austatud minister
Edastame Teile Euroopa Komisjoni juhtiva asepresidendi Raffaele Fitto 05.02.2026 kirja nr
Ares(2026)1290628 (Invitation to speak at the opening session of a high-level event launching
the Communication on Eastern Border Regions, 26 February 2026).
Samasisuline kiri sai saadetud 02.02.2026 ka peaminister Kristen Michalile.
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Subject: Invitation to speak at a high-level event launching the Communication on Eastern Border Regions, 26
February 2026
Dear Ambassador,
Please find attached an invitation letter signed by EVP Fitto.
Kind regards,
Eastern Border Regions secretariat
European Commission
Directorate-General
Regional and Urban Policy
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Raffaele Fitto
Executive Vice-President
Brussels
Subject: Invitation to speak at a high-level event launching the Communication
on Eastern Border Regions
Dear Minister,
I have the honour to invite you to speak at a high-level event launching the
Communication on Eastern Border Regions, to be held in Brussels on 26 February
2026, from 14:00 to 18:00.
The event will be opened by President Ursula von der Leyen, reflecting the strong
political importance the European Commission attaches to the Eastern border regions and
their role in Europe’s security and resilience. Ministerial participation from the
concerned Member States will be essential to underline the political relevance of this
initiative.
On this occasion, a Declaration of intent to set-up the EastInvest Facility will be signed.
EastInvest is a dedicated financing mechanism for the Eastern border regions that brings
together the EIB group, international financial institutions, and national and regional
promotional banks of the concerned Member States.
The timing of the event is particularly significant, taking place shortly after the fourth
anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. It this context, the
event conveys a clear message: Europe's security begins at its Eastern border. A
strong, prosperous, and resilient Eastern border is essential to safeguarding the security
and stability of the entire Union.
The event will be hosted at the Berlaymont building and will bring together Members of
the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission, as well as
Ministers from the most concerned Member States and key institutional partners.
It would be a great honour to welcome you in Brussels for this occasion. Should you be
unavailable, we would highly appreciate the designation of another Minister to represent
your government at the event.
I would be grateful if you could confirm your availability by 10 February 2026 REGIO-
[email protected].
Please accept, Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Raffaele Fitto
Mr Jürgen LIGI
Minister of Finance
Electronically signed on 04/02/2026 19:31 (UTC+01) in accordance with Article 11 of Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2121