History of diplomatic relations

Malta recognised Estonia on 26 August 1991, and diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 1 January 1992.

Malta’s first ambassador to Estonia was William C. Spiteri, who resided in Bonn and presented his credentials in 1996. From 1997 to 2000, Malta was represented in Estonia by Chargé d’Affaires John Busuttil. Malta’s ambassadors to Estonia have been non-resident and have resided, among other places, in Bonn, Stockholm and Valletta.

Estonia’s first ambassador to Malta was Jaak Jõerüüt, who represented Estonia from 1999 to 2002. Estonian ambassadors to Malta reside in Rome.

Estonian ambassadors to Malta

1999–2002 Jaak Jõerüüt
2003–2006 Jüri Seilenthal
2006–2010 Andres Tomasberg
2010–2014 Merike Kokajev
2014–2021 Celia Kuningas-Saagpakk
2021–2024 Paul Teesalu
since 2024 Lauri Bambus

Maltese ambassadors to Estonia

1996–1997 William C. Spiteri – Malta’s first ambassador to Estonia, resident in Bonn
2000–2002 Eric Gerada-Azzopardi – resident in Stockholm
2002–2007 Mark Miceli-Farrugia – non-resident ambassador
2008–2013 Laurence Grech – resident in Valletta
2013/2014–2020 Charles L. Mifsud – resident in Valletta
since 2021 Kenneth Vella – resident in Valletta

Kenneth Vella presented his credentials to President Kersti Kaljulaid on 6 July 2021.

Malta’s Honorary Consul in Estonia is lawyer Aku Johannes Sorainen, whose exequatur was granted on 26 November 2003.