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The President of the Republic handed over the state decoration conferred on Lennart Meri to his family
23.02.2006


President Rüütel today at Kadriorg met with Mart Meri, the former President’s adviser and his son, and handed over to him the 1st class Order of the National Coat of Arms that has been conferred on Lennart Meri in recognition of his services to Estonia and its people.

The President of the Republic asked Mart Meri to convey to Lennart Meri his sincere and heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, and wished the former Head of State health and strength.

The President of the Republic made the decision to confer the 1st class Order of the National Coat of Arms on Lennart Meri on February 6, 2006, on the occasion of the Independence Day and in recognition of his services to the Estonian state.


Public Relations Department of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, February 23, 2006


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