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Jun 2012

12.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia Supports Kosovo in Developing Country and Integrating With EU
11.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia Wants More Rapid Equalisation of EU Agricultural Support
11.06.2012
Estonia Opens Fourth Honorary Consulate in Greece
11.06.2012
Estonian Established Diplomatic Relations With Côte d'Ivoire
11.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Visa-Free Travel for Estonians to Thailand Would Help Develop Tourism Relations
09.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Direct Negotiations Between Palestine and Israel Must Be Restored
08.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Bosnia and Herzegovina Must Continue on the Path Towards European Union and NATO
08.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: International Trust and Co-operation Needed to Ensure Cyber Security
07.06.2012
Current information about Estonian economy
06.06.2012
Estonian Ambassador to the Netherlands Presents Credentials
05.06.2012
Grand Prizes for Foreign Ministry’s Estonia Quiz Went to the Netherlands and Russia
05.06.2012
Estonian Ambassador to United Arab Emirates Presented Credentials
04.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Expressed Condolences to Nigerian Colleague Over Plane Crash
02.06.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet on World Day: Every Child Has the Right to a Decent Life

May 2012

31.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia to Intensify Relations with Asian Countries
31.05.2012
Foreign Minister Paet: European Union Can Overcome Hard Times by Developing Internal Market
31.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Met With President of the European Court of Justice
30.05.2012
Foreign Ministry Presented Eerik Haamer Painting to Art Museum
30.05.2012
Estonian State Officials to Receive French Language Instruction
29.05.2012
Estonia wants to make changes to the next draft budget (2014-2020) of the European Union
28.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet met Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow
26.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: budget cuts must not affect European security
25.05.2012
Estonian Ambassador to Israel Presents Credentials
24.05.2012
President of Malta George Abela to Visit Estonia
22.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Next NATO Summit Should Bring Further Enlargement
21.05.2012
Foreign Minister Paet: Closer Ties Between Europe and USA are Essential Part of Security Guarantee
21.05.2012
Foreign Minister Paet: Budget Concerns in Europe Should Not Be Allowed to Affect European Security
19.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Met With Honorary Consuls Representing Estonia in North America
19.05.2012
Foreign Minister Paet Confirmed That Estonia Supports UNICEF in Helping Children in Crisis Areas
18.05.2012
Estonia Opened Honorary Consulate in Gdańsk
16.05.2012
Paet and Burns Confirmed Close Security Co-operation Between Estonia and USA
15.05.2012
Estonian Parliament Started Ratification of Croatian Accession to European Union
14.05.2012
Estonia Supports Continuing Negotiations for European Union-Russia Co-operation Agreement
14.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: In EU-Ukraine Relations, European Union Cannot Move Faster Than Ukraine Itself
14.05.2012
Estonia Feels It is Essential to Start UN Supervision Mission in Syria Immediately
14.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Discussed Developments in Greece with German EU Affairs Minister
11.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Direct Tallinn-Istanbul Flight Would Increase Communication
11.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Increase of Tempo Needed in Turkey’s Movement Towards European Union
11.05.2012
Foreign Ministry to Support "Let's Do It" Initiative at Rio+20 Conference
10.05.2012
Turkish Foreign Minister to Visit Estonia
09.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Our Shared Memory Must Prevent New Crimes
07.05.2012
Estonia Giving Humanitarian Aid to Somalia and South Sudan
07.05.2012
Estonia and Turkey Hold Joint Fitness Event on Bosporus Bridge in Istanbul
07.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Met With Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
05.05.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Opened Estonian Embassy in Kazakhstan
04.05.2012
Visa-Free Travel for Estonian Citizens to Kazakhstan is Likely to Take Effect Soon

Apr 2012

27.04.2012
Estonia steps up ties with Vietnam and Singapore
27.04.2012
Estonia supports economic openness with Southeast Asian states
27.04.2012
Estonian Embassy organises Nordic walking in Istanbul
23.04.2012
The New President of Finland Sauli Niinistö on a Visit to Estonia
23.04.2012
Estonia calls for a release of all political prisoners in Belarus
23.04.2012
Estonia calls on Myanmar to restore the democratic social system
23.04.2012
Estonia hopes that sending a UN monitoring mission to Syria will help to put an end to the violence
20.04.2012
Estonia supports Georgia's aspirations for NATO membership
19.04.2012
Estonia places importance on strengthening ties with NATO's partners
19.04.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia is ready to support Afghan security forces post-2014
18.04.2012
Estonia formally joins the Open Governance Partnership
18.04.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia considers closer relations with Brazil important
14.04.2012
Foreign Ministers of Estonia and Slovakia discuss upcoming NATO summit
12.04.2012
Estonian Ambassador to France Presented Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana IV Class to High French State Official Emmanuel Barbe
09.04.2012
Estonia Supports Council of Europe’s Fight Against Cybercrime
09.04.2012
Estonia Aiding Victims of Conflict in Syria
05.04.2012
Estonia to Establish Visa Representation Agreement with Belgium
03.04.2012
Estonian Ambassador to Afghanistan Presents Credentials
03.04.2012
Estonia Established Diplomatic Relations with Trinidad and Tobago

Mar 2012

31.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Met With New Finnish President Sauli Niinistö
30.03.2012
Estonia to Bring Number of Honorary Consuls in Finland to Eight, Also Prepared to Welcome Finnish Diplomat at Embassy in Georgia
29.03.2012
European Court of Justice Allows Court Decision Regarding Favourable Emission Allowance Decision for Estonia to Stand
29.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: European Union and USA Working Together is Only Option
28.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Met With Secretary of State of the USA Hillary Clinton in Washington
27.03.2012
Estonian Days Taking Place in Strasbourg, France
26.03.2012
Negotiations on Next European Union Budget (2014-2020) Continue
23.03.2012
European Union Implements New Sanctions Against Belarus
22.03.2012
Exhibit of Traditional Estonian Clothing to be Opened in Ukraine
22.03.2012
Estonia Established Diplomatic Relations with Nauru
18.03.2012
Foreign Ministry Supports Civil Society of Belarus
16.03.2012
Foreign Trade Ministers Discussed Russian Plan to Ban Live Animal Imports from European Union
16.03.2012
Estonia Places Importance on Firmly Establishing Free Society in Tunisia
15.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia is Prepared to Support Transition Process in Tunisia by Sharing its Experiences
14.03.2012
Travel Writer Neil Taylor Receives Estonian State Decoration
14.03.2012
Works of Estonian Fashion Illustrators to Be Shown in Helsinki Design Museum
14.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Sends Condolences to Belgian Colleague
10.03.2012
Estonia Feels Naming European Union Special Representative for Human Rights is Necessary
10.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: European Union Must Be Able to React Quickly to Changes in its Neighbourhood
09.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Foreign Ministry Supports Entrepreneurs in Entering Foreign Markets
08.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonian Experts Participating in Civil Missions Are World Class
08.03.2012
Government Decided to Close Estonian Embassy in Bulgaria
08.03.2012
Estonia Supports Efforts to Alleviate Situation of Women and Children in Humanitarian Crises
07.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Expressed Condolences to Foreign Minister of Great Britain
07.03.2012
Paet and Lidington: EU Internal Market Must Be Developed In Order To Achieve New Economic Growth in Europe
06.03.2012
Estonia Recognises Armenia’s Reform Efforts
05.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia Feels European Union Must Give Greater Attention to Eastern Partnership
05.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Expressed Condolences to Polish Colleague
04.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet to Participate in European Union Eastern Partnership Meeting in Prague
02.03.2012
Estonia and Finland Plan to Continue Organising Joint Visits With Business Delegations
02.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Well-Being of Estonian Economy is Most Closely Tied to Nordic Countries
01.03.2012
Estonia Quiz Participants Can Win a Free Trip to Estonia
01.03.2012
Estonia Supports Georgia’s Efforts to Achieve NATO Membership
01.03.2012
Estonia Would Like to Be Member of Conference on Disarmament
01.03.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Standing For Human Rights is Integral Part of Estonian Foreign Policy

Feb 2012

29.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Standing For Internet Freedom is Essential Part of Estonia Foreign Policy
29.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Standing For Internet Freedom is Essential Part of Estonia Foreign Policy
29.02.2012
Estonia Wants Serbia to Be European Union Candidate Country
29.02.2012
Estonian Ambassador to Morocco Presents Credentials
28.02.2012
Estonia Supports Giving European Union Candidate Country Status to Serbia
28.02.2012
Georgian Foreign Minister to Visit Estonia
28.02.2012
Epp Maria Kokamägi’s Exhibit Tour Begins Today in Italy
28.02.2012
Estonia Supports Kosovo’s Endeavours to Integrate With Europe
27.02.2012
European Union Must Help South Caucasus Countries Integrate With Europe
27.02.2012
Estonia Supports Giving EU Candidate Country Status to Serbia, Kosovo’s Movement Towards EU
27.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia Condemns Continuing Violence and Repression in Syria
26.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet to Discuss Giving EU Candidate Country Status to Serbia in Brussels
21.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet in Riigikogu: We Stand For Principle That Freedom of Expression in Cyber Environment is a Human Right
21.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet in Riigikogu: We Stand For Principle That Freedom of Expression in Cyber Environment is a Human Right
21.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet in Riigikogu: Estonia’s Security is Foundation For Country’s Well-Being
17.02.2012
Foreign Ministry Performed a Third More Consular Procedures Last Year
17.02.2012
Foreign Minister Paet in Riga: Intensifying Co-operation in Energy and Transport Sectors is in Estonia and Latvia’s Interests
16.02.2012
Estonian and Latvian Foreign Ministers Announce Winner of Translation Award
10.02.2012
Seminar on Foreign Markets for Producers of Pre-Built Houses Took Place in Foreign Ministry
10.02.2012
Czech Republic is Important Contributor to Security of Estonian Airspace
08.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Macedonia’s Future is with European Union and NATO
08.02.2012
The Celebration of the 94th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
07.02.2012
Estonian Considers Effective International Criminal Court to be Important Protector of Human Rights
06.02.2012
Foreign Minister of Macedonia* to Visit Estonia
06.02.2012
Estonia Contributes to Energy Security of Baltic Sea States
06.02.2012
Chief Prosecutors of International Criminal Court to Visit Estonia
01.02.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: We Must Continue to Put Pressure on Belarusian Authorities Until State Stops Restricting Human Rights and Civil Freedoms

Jan 2012

29.01.2012
First Estonian Ambassador to Oman Presents Credentials
27.01.2012
New European Union Budget Must Raise EU’s Competitiveness
27.01.2012
Estonia Becomes Vice President of Executive Board of UN Women
26.01.2012
Finnish President Tarja Halonen to Come to Estonia for Working Visit
26.01.2012
Estonia and Indonesia Consider Fight against Piracy and Cyber Security Co-operation to Be Important
25.01.2012
Estonia and Finland Intensifying Economic Ties With Indonesia Together
24.01.2012
Estonian and Finnish Ministers and Entrepreneurs on Joint Visit to Indonesia
24.01.2012
Estonia Wants For Serbia to Receive EU Candidate Country Status in February
23.01.2012
Estonia Becomes Vice President of UNICEF Executive Board
23.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet and Finnish Minister of European Affairs and Foreign Trade Alexander Stubb Going to Indonesia on a Joint Visit
20.01.2012
Foreign Ministry notice
19.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Long-Term Continuation of NATO Air Policing Mission is Vitally Important to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
18.01.2012
Estonia Wants Growth in Competitiveness of Baltic Sea Region
17.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia’s Economic Interests a Key Aspect of Opening New Foreign Representations
17.01.2012
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to Visit Estonia
16.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Estonia Contributes to European Union’s Effective Humanitarian Aid Policy
13.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Discussed Development of Estonia-Tajikistan Relations with Tajikistani President Emomali Rahmon
12.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet: Tajikistan Has Vital Role in Improving Situation in Afghanistan
11.01.2012
EU Commissioner for International Co-operation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva to Visit Estonia
11.01.2012
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet to Visit Tajikistan
09.01.2012
Foreign Ministry Coming Events: 9-15 January 2012
06.01.2012
Foreign Ministry Cultural Stipends Given to Aivar Mäe, Aet Maatee, Veronika Portsmuth, Märt Agu, and Raul Talmar
05.01.2012
Estonia to Open Embassy in India