Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Pajusalu was recognised for his long-term work in advancing cooperation between the linguists of Estonia and Latvia, and contributing to the research of the Estonian and Livonian language both in Estonia and Latvia.
“Estonia and Latvia are close friends and allies. This is symbolised by the 105th anniversary of our common fight against the Landeswehr forces right here in Cēsis, which we celebrated a couple of weeks ago,” Tsahkna said at the presentation ceremony.
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