First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the internationally binding obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq") (708 OE)
Session: Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Date: 2025-09-24 20:39
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 7
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 3m
AI Summaries: 7/7 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The agenda item was the first reading of Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu 708, presented by the Government of the Republic, which concerned extending the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Estonian state in the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI). The rapporteur, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, explained that the mission was launched in 2018, and although Estonia has withdrawn from Erbil, the intention is to continue contributing to the mission based in Baghdad with one staff officer. The Minister emphasized the importance of the allies' presence and confirmed that the Iraqi central government desires the continuation of the allies' activities. Peeter Tali summarized the discussion of the lead committee, the National Defence Committee. He noted that the draft resolution was discussed at several sittings, involving both the Minister of Defence and representatives of the Defence Forces (Colonel Erki Soo and Colonel Priit Pikner). The committee found that all questions had been answered and made a consensus proposal to conclude the first reading of the draft resolution. Debates were not opened, and the Riigikogu decided to agree with the proposal of the lead committee, concluding the first reading of the draft resolution.
Decisions Made 2
The first reading of Draft Bill 708 was concluded.
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 8th at 5:15 PM.
Most Active Speaker
Peeter Tali, a member of the National Defence Committee, was active, presenting a comprehensive overview of the work of the leading committee and the consensus decisions (etc.).
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The discussion of the tenth agenda item is currently underway, during which Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur will present Draft Resolution 708 of the Riigikogu for its first reading. This resolution extends the term of deployment for the Defence Forces on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Estonia will continue its contribution to the NATO Mission in Iraq and seeks to deploy one staff officer in Baghdad, stressing the importance of the allied presence and the Iraqi central government's desire for continued allied activity.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur proposes continuing to contribute one staff officer to the NATO Iraq Mission (NMI) in Baghdad, which was launched in 2018. He highlights both the strategic importance of the allied presence and the clear desire of the Iraqi central government for the mission to continue.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller gives thanks and states that there are no questions, and Peeter Tali, a member of the National Defence Committee, summarizes the debate held in the lead committee.
Peeter Tali
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The National Defence Committee discussed Bill 708 before the first reading, heard Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur and Kristjan Mäe, and answered questions. It decided to place the bill's first reading on the agenda for the Riigikogu session on September 24 and conclude the first reading. I was appointed as the committee's representative in the main chamber, and the deadline for submitting amendments is October 8 at 5:15 PM.
Peeter Tali
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Tali provided an overview of the work done by the National Defence Committee concerning Bill 708, confirming that a consensus was reached following extensive discussions with the Minister of Defence and the leadership of the Defence Forces. Consequently, a proposal was made to the Riigikogu to conclude the bill's first reading and set the deadline for submitting amendments as October 8th at 5:15 PM.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller announced that the first reading of Draft Bill 708 has been concluded, and the deadline for submitting amendments is October 8 at 17:15, and the consideration of the tenth item on the agenda was concluded.