In Kadriorg, Obama greets Ilves and other leaders of Estonia

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At about 10.15 am, today, the US President Barack Obama arrived at the Kadriorg Park – there to meet his Estonian counterpart Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

In front of the Office of the President in Kadriorg, Mr Obama was met by school children equipped with US and Estonian flags.

At the red carpet, the Estonian government and an honorary guard were lined up.

After the anthems, Mr Obama managed to greet some students and shake a few tiny hands.

Thereafter, Mr Obama and Mr Ilves went inside for an official photograph, and entry in the guest book, and a meeting in a smaller circle.

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