By Months: Meelis Kiili

The working style is highly consensual, emphasizing that the National Defence Committee approved the draft bill by consensus regarding both the text and the procedure. This demonstrates openness to cross-party cooperation on defense issues and a focus on a common goal. Cooperation primarily takes place internally within the committee.

The style of cooperation is consensus-based and procedural, emphasizing the unanimous procedural decisions of the National Defence Committee. Cooperation is mentioned with Ministry of Defence officials, defence forces officers, and the Foreign Affairs Committee within the framework of a joint session.

The cooperation style is constructive and formal, achieved by addressing the minister directly and acknowledging their presentation. The speaker's goal is to open a dialogue regarding the deeper integration of strategic partners.

The style of cooperation is appreciative and inclusive, offering widespread thanks to all parties involved, including the National Defence Committee, the Defence League, the Ministry of Defence, and Minister Hanno Pevkur. He/She emphasizes that during the work, they sought solutions instead of compromises, which indicates determined and professional cooperation.

The speaker emphasized the strong cooperation and the achievement of consensus on national defense matters, noting that the procedures were "cross-party." He commended Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur and the representatives of several ministries (the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Justice) for reaching agreements on the wording of the provisions. The objective was to find the best solutions, not merely a compromise.

The speaker is seeking cooperation, requesting advice and recommendations from the Government of the Republic and the Riigikogu on how to formulate a unified foreign policy strategy. He is open to strategic engagement, suggesting that when interacting with the BRIC countries, we employ both positive inclusion and the application of pressure ("the carrot and stick approach").