Finland Times

 

File picture of Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas. Photo AFP-Lehtikuva.

Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas is scheduled to visit Finland on Monday, said an official press release.

 

The visiting prime minister will meet his Finnish counterpart, Alexander Stubb, at his official residence Kesäranta and is expected to hold negotiations on the planned Balticconnector natural gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia and the related liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.

 

They are also scheduled to discuss various issues, including economic growth in Europe, bilateral issues and key international matters.

 

As regards economic issues, the main topic will be European growth policy, especially the EU’s internal market, free trade agreements, and ways to promote investments. 

 

The premiers will also discuss economic policy coordination and the development of the Economic and Monetary Union.

 

The prime ministers are also to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Russia relations.

 

On Tuesday, November 18, Prime Ministers Stubb and Rõivas will participate in the technology and growth enterprise event, Slush 2014.