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DWZ-WWD.072.1.2024 . KZ Warszawa, r. courtesy translation Ms Heidy Purga Minister of Culture Republic of Estonia Dear Mme Minister, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the congratulatory letter of January 3 , 202 4 , sent in connection with this my taking up the position of Minister of Culture and National Heritage . Thank you for your kind words regarding to the so far cultural cooperation between our countries . I agree with You that the International Chopin Competition in Narva, aimed at young pianists, is an event that should be continued. The most prestigious award, the Grand Prix, which includes a prize from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland in the form of a journey along the Polish trail of Fryderyk Chopin for both the student and the teacher, is traditionally presented by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland. I hope I will have the honor of bestowing this award in the future edition of the competition. I would like to congratulate you, Minister, on Tartu being awarded the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture 2024. I am confident that the program proposed for the coming months will be met with great interest. Thank you for the invitation to Estonia, and I hope to visit your country and, of course, meet with you in person in the near future. In the meantime, I would like to inform you that for the inauguration of ECC2024 in Tartu, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Ms. Marta Cienkowska, will repre sent me. She is responsible for international cooperation matters. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to you for the upcoming New Year. Sincerely,