Both ministers represent the Center Party in their ministerial roles but were handed the jobs as political novices in January and neither were members of the party. At the time, Jaani and Liimets said it would be a logical step to join the party in the future.

 But, as of Thursday, neither have done so.

"It is still definitely on the agenda. The comment I made a few months ago is exactly the same. It just takes time and needs reflection," Jaani said at the government's press conference on Friday.

Liimets said she is still considering the proposal. "When the time is right, we will certainly move forward with this issue," she said.

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