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The President of the Republic continued his working visit to Ida-Viru County
12.04.2006


President Arnold Rüütel, within the framework of his working visit to Ida-Viru County, today visited Tartu University Narva College, Nakro AS industrial park, AS Narva Power Plants, Toila Port, and AS Wienerberger at Aseri.

Rector of Tartu University Narva College Katri Raik introduced the activities of the college and matters related to the construction of a new college building. The Head of Estonian State recognised the importance of the construction of a new building and added that the development of applied higher education in Estonia is extremely important. At the meeting with students, President Rüütel answered the questions asked by the students and encouraged them to actively participate in the development of Ida-Viru County.

After that, the Head of Estonian State visited Nakro AS industrial park where he acquainted himself with three enterprises: Nakro AS tannery plant, Polytex AS textile enterprise, and sewing factory A&G Textile. The President of the Republic gave recognition to the industrial park initiative as it creates favourable conditions for the development of local industry.

Working visit to Ida-Viru County. AS Narva Power Plants.In the afternoon, President Rüütel acquainted himself with AS Narva Power Plants, where he was given an overview of the activities and future plans of Eesti Energia and Narva Power Plants. Special attention was paid to the diversification of energy sources, including the utilisation of renewable energy sources, and the dispersion of energy production, improvement of environmental friendliness, and linking of Estonia with European energy network.

The Head of Estonian State also visited the museum of Balti Power Plant and its recently renovated energy block.

The President of the Republic visited Toila Port and handed over the certificate of the best Estonian small port of the year 2005 issued by the Association of Estonian Small Ports. President Rüütel is an honorary member of the Association of Estonian Small Ports.

The Head of Estonian State will visit today also Wienerberger AS brick factory at Aseri and Kalvi Manor.


Public Relations Department of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, April 12, 2006


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