On this trip, he was accompanied by four other senators, namely Mr Zbyněk Linhart,  Mr Zdeněk Nytra, Ms Anna Hubáčková and Ms Adéla Šípová, Senate staffers, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ms Martina Tauberová, President of the Czech Academy of Sciences Ms Helena Zažímalová, President of the Confederation of Industry and Transport Mr Jaroslav Hanák and a numerous businesses delegation.

On Monday 1 November 2021, Mr Miloš Vystrčil opened the Czech – Estonian business forum, organized by the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with his Estonian counterpart, Mr Jüri Ratas. In his opening remarks, Mr Vystrčil mentioned the importance of deepening of economic ties between Czechia and Estonia not only for prosperity, but also for security of two countires, as links between democratic countries help creating synergies rather than dependencies or risks.

After the launch of the business forum, the delegation moved to Riigikogu, where it was received by the President of the Estonian Parliament, Mr Jüri Ratas. During the meeting, topics such as security (including the Czech contribution to Baltic Air Policing Mission and Estonian support of Czechia in the Vrbětice case) and digital agenda, but also soaring energy prices, future of energy sector in the context of European Green Deal and the twin anniversaries of 100 years of the establishment and 30 years of the renewal of diplomatic relations between Czechia and Estonia were discussed.

After the meeting in Riigikogu, Mr Vystrčil with the Senate delegation was received by the President of Estonia, Mr Alar Karis, in the Kadriorg Palace, representing the first visit of a foreign statesman after the recent presidential election. In the meeting, the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, regional security issues, including Russia, Belarus as well as both countries´ deployment in Mali or strengthening of economic ties were also being discussed.

In the afternoon, the delegation was received in the NATO Centre of Excellence of Co-operative Cyber Defence, where the Czech delegates were briefed on the ongoing and future activities by the Director of the Centre, Colonel Jaak Tarien, and they also met the Czech experts posted in the Centre. Part of the presentation was also an introduction into the main cyber excercises organized by the CCD CoE - Locked Shields and Crossed Swords.

In the evening, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tallinn organized a reception at its premises in Kadriorg, with the attendance of Estonian guests and partners as well as Czech compatriots living in Estonia.

On Tuesday 2 November, the delegation paid a visit to e-Estonia briefing centre, where they got acquainted with the functioning of the Estonian e-government infrastructure and the range of digital services provided by the state to the citizens.

The visit of Mr Vystrčil was completed by the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Ms Eva-Maria Liimets, who before becoming a minister served as Estonian ambassador to Prague. Both partners agreed that Czechia and Estonia are like-minded countries and that co-operation can be strengthened especially in the economic and business realms, as the business forum has brought about some concrete proposals for co-operation, but also in the area of digital transition where Estonia is a frontrunner when it comes to issues such as digital identity. Both countries will also face similar challenges when it comes to the Green Transition.