Estonia’s Friends International Meeting 2011
Estonia’s Friends International Meeting is a joint initiative launched by the President of Estonia Mr. Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Enterprise Estonia and entrepreneur Mr. Margus Reinsalu to thank and recognize business, political and cultural figures whose actions and advice have helped Estonia become a truly European country with dynamic economy and thriving culture.
The first Estonia´s Friends International Meeting was held in August 2010 in Tallinn, during the Day of Restoration of Independence festivities.
In 2011 the meeting was held from June 30th to July 3rd, during which the invitees got together to have a close look at Estonia’s ambitions, culture, nature, its business community and political decision-makers.
This appreciation event featured also a brainstorming session on choices that lie ahead for Estonia. The theme of this years symposium was "Quo vadis, Estonia?" discusses about Postcrisis Europe: no more East vs West, no more "New" vs "old" Europe, new realities and challenges.
Participants became acquainted with Estonian culture.
The friends of Estonia were hosted by President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, Enterprise Estonia Member of the Board Maria Alajõe and entrepreneur Margus Reinsalu.
The group of 101 people joined in the festivities of the Opening Ceremony of the Song and Dance Celebration.
The invitee list consisted of people from political, cultural and business fields.
