RPuBuc OF EsTONIA
MiNisTRv OF EcoNoMIc AFFAIRs
\) AND C0MMuNIcATI0Ns
H.E. Mr. Robert Habeck
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and 04.07.2024 No 6-4/1832-1
Climate Action
Germany Federal Government
Scharnhorststral3e 34-37,
10115 Berlin
Dear Robert,
It was a great pleasure to meet you in Hannover during the Hannover Messe. Thank you for your
gracious hospitality as well as for the substantial talks during our meeting. My take-away from the
rneeting is a strong mutual understanding on our common goals strengthening the European
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economy and competitiveness, going further with green and digital transformation, and at the same
time steadfastly continuing our support to Ukraine. We value highly the exchanges which have
followed on these topics between our ministries.
As we look to deepen our bilateral cooperation, it is essential to explore avenues of collaboration
in key sectors such as defence industry, digital innovation, and the wood industry. In Estonia we
also see opportunities in bringing the innovative experience of the tech sector into developing the
defence industry, and this in an area, where we see possibilities for further co-operation.
As discussed, there are also other concrete areas, where we see co-operation opportunities. For
example, we see significant potential in exploring opportunities for upgrading and modernizing
vesseis through retrofit. Additionally, we are keen on initiatives related to the prefabricated
renovation of old buildings.
Another crucial area is engaging in the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. We see possibilities which
we can explore further with a focus on wooden and modular houses as part of the reconstruction
effort, as well as in developing the defence technology from a defence industry perspective.
As mentioned also during our meeting, 1 would like to extend to you a formal invitation for an
official visit to Estonia. 1 am confident that your visit to Estonia will provide an excellent
opportunity for productive discussions as we work towards mutual goals. Moreover, it will further
strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations.
We are of course ready to make ail necessary arrangements for your visit. When our teams will
discuss the possibilities, one option you might consider is the Tallinn Digital Summit 2024 on
November 19-20 that gives an opportunity to share unique insights with the giobal leaders of the
public sector and tech community.
1 look forward to welcoming you to Estonia and to continuing our fruitful dialogue.
Yours sincerely,
Tiit Riisalo
Minister for Economic Affairs and Information Technology
Märt Änilane
+372 5596 9641
[email protected]
Suur-Ameerika 1 / 10122 Tallinn / ESTONIA