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The President of the Republic met with the Chairman of the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu
25.10.2005


President Rüütel today at Kadriorg met with Toivo Tootsen, Chairman of the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu. The meeting addressed issues related to the call-up for compulsory military service and the draft bill on the organisation of defence forces.

The President of the Republic and the Chairman of the Defence Committee stressed the importance of compulsory military service for the organisation of Estonia's national defence and for increasing people's willingness to defend their homeland. Further cooperation between the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu and the Supreme Commander of National Defence was also discussed.


Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, October 25, 2005


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