State Partnership Program continues as Governor O’Malley travels to Estonia
Continuing on his European visit, Governor Martin O'Malley stopped in Estonia today.
He met with representatives of Estonia's Ministries of Economic Affairs and Defense and discussed a number of topics, including the global economy, energy, and emergency management--all of which are important to both Maryland and Estoina.
Governor O'Malley is visiting Estonia as a part of the State Partnership Program, which pairs U.S. states and territories--and their respective National Guard units--with new or emerging democracies, in discussions that strengthen international relationships and work to address some of the world's most challenging issues.
"It is extremely impressive for me to see just how mutually successful this program has been for both the State of Maryland and the Republic of Estonia," said Governor O'Malley.
Maryland and Estonia have partnered in this program since 1993. In the sixteen-year-long partnership, Maryland has played an integral role in fostering Estonia's democracy and strengthening its economy. To signify their long-lasting partnership, Gov. O'Malley and Mr. Nicolai Vojeikin, the Deputy Governor of the municipality of Harju County in Estonia, recently signed a memorandum of understanding that is designed to encourage social and cultural relationships between the two parties.
The Governor will end his five-day European trip tomorrow with a stop in Sweden.
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