The President's Trip to Estonia and the United Kingdom
September 3-5, 2014
President Obama travels to Tallinn, Estonia to meet with leaders of the Baltic States and subsequently to Newport, Wales, where he will attend the NATO Summit.
Four broad agenda items shape his trip: demonstrating our commitment to Article 5 and our NATO Allies, particularly in Eastern and Central Europe; responding to Russian actions in Ukraine; ensuring that NATO continues to be prepared and equipped to respond to traditional and emerging threats; and advancing NATO’s role as a global security hub as its Afghanistan mission winds down.
Trip Schedule
Wednesday, September 3
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On Wednesday morning, the President arrives in Tallinn, Estonia after which he will participate in an embassy meet-and-greet.
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Afterward, the President participates in a bilateral meeting with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia.
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In the afternoon, President Obama takes part in a formal arrival ceremony.
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Later that afternoon, the President participates in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Taavi Roives of Estonia.
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President Obama meets with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Andris Berzins of Latvia, and President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania.
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The President then gives a speech at the Nordea Concert Hall.
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In the evening, President Obama meets with U.S. and Estonian Service Members before departing for Newport, Wales.
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Thursday, September 4
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In the morning, the President will attend an event with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom.
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In the afternoon, President Obama attends a NATO Summit Session on Afghanistan.
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Afterward, the President attends a NATO Summit meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission.
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Later that evening, the President participates in a NATO Summit working dinner to discuss security challenges.
Friday, September 5
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In the morning, President Obama attends a Fly-Over Event with NATO North Atlantic Council Members.
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The President then attends a NATO Summit Leaders' Session on Future NATO.
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In the afternoon, President Obama attends a NATO Summit Leaders' Session on the Transatlantic Bond.
See the full LIVE schedule and watch any of the President's remarks as they happen at WhiteHouse.gov/Live.