"We are focusing on deep technologies in our innovation policy, and therefore good relations between like-minded countries and entrepreneurs are important. As a country, we want to be attractive to foreign talents as well and encourage investments to come to Estonia," said minister Riisalo.
During the visit, the minister will meet UK Digital and Technology Minister Saqib Bhatt, Head of NATO DIANA Deeph Chana, Minister of State for Business and Trade Nusrat Ghani and representatives of the British Airways.
In addition, as a part of the visit, the minister will meet the head of the Central Digital and Data Office, Paul Willmott, who will take part in Nortal's networking event for innovative digital solutions aimed at the public sector at the Estonian embassy.
The minister will also participate in the meeting of the Estonian venture capital association EstVCA with the British VCA, the umbrella organization of venture capital funds in the United Kingdom, and a reception called the Estonian Startup Embassy organized by Invest Estonia, Work in Estonia, the embassy and Startup Estonia.
From London, Minister Riisalo will continue to Brussels to participate in an informal meeting of the EU competitiveness ministers. The main topic will be the competitiveness and resilience of the European Union's industry policy and the future of the single market.
