Russia said on Thursday (February 18) it will expel an Estonian diplomat after Estonia asked a Russian embassy official to leave the country. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not commented on the situation.
Formins to discuss COVID-19, equitable access to vaccines at UN Security Council 2021-02-16 BNS/TBT Staff
TALLINN - A high-level meeting is to be held at the UN Security Council on the initiative of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to discuss COVID-19 and vaccines.
The virtual meeting is chaired by Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Dominic Raab, spokespeople for the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets attends her first UN Security Council meeting.
The meeting focuses on fighting the pandemic and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in conflict-affected areas. The agenda includes topics like the safety of healthcare professionals and the availability of logistics networks when delivering vaccines to vulnerable groups in areas affected by conflict. The ministers will also look at the role of the UN Security Council in solving the issue and in the fight against disinformation related to vaccines.
Estonia s diplomacy training aims to shape state behavior in cyberspace
Estonia’s Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar speaking at a conference. (Security & Defense Agenda / Flickr)
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Diplomats from around the world are convening this week to share ideas about what type of behavior should be allowed in cyberspace, and debate what happens when those rules are broken.
The virtual confab, organized by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and designed for seasoned and green diplomats alike, began Tuesday morning to discuss how international law applies in cyberspace and different attack methods diplomats may encounter when confronting cyber incidents, Estonia’s Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar told CyberScoop in an interview.
ForMin introduces Estonia s Africa strategy 2021-02-09 BNS/TBT Staff
TALLINN - The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was scheduled to introduce Estonia s Africa strategy for 2020-2030 at a virtual event on Tuesday with participation of President Kersti Kaljulaid. The size of the African continent and the diversity of states requires a well thought-out and comprehensive approach from Estonia. As a small state, the key to Estonia s success is innovation and openness to cooperation. The strategy creates a good basis for cooperation with African states in a variety of areas; Estonia s greatest added value is supporting its cooperation partners in carrying out a digital and green turnaround, Jonatan Vseviov, secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said.