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04.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Estonia joined a call for the protection of the education of children and youth in conflicts
Today 3 April, Estonia formally endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration. The aim of the declaration is to protect the right to education and to facilitate the continuation of education in situations of armed conflict.
Many conflicts continue to destroy not just school infrastructure, but the chance...
03.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry: nearly all Estonians wishing to return from abroad have arrived safely
At today’s video press conference, Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu and Tiina Kallasmaa, Director of the Consular Assistance Division of the Foreign Ministry, gave an overview of efforts to help Estonians return home.
“The peak of the consular crisis is behind us: the nearly 3 000 people who...
03.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Reinsalu at the meeting of European Union foreign ministers: EU states have been efficient in repatriation efforts
Today 3 April, Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu attended the informal video conference of the foreign ministers of the European Union, discussing ways to manage the effects and consequences of the pandemic more efficiently, and a better coordination of unified public communication.
The foreign...
03.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Urmas Reinsalu: NATO remains united and strong in a difficult situation
At a 2 April video meeting of NATO foreign ministers, Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu emphasized that it is already time to look to the future and map the lessons of the crisis.
Reinsalu acknowledged NATO’s contribution to alleviating the crisis and thanked the countries that have helped bring...
03.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
European Union foreign ministers hold a video conference
Today 3 April, an informal video conference of the foreign ministers of the European Union is held to discuss more efficient ways to cooperate in managing the effects and consequences of the pandemic.
The video conference aims at improving international cooperation, including European Union...
02.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Video meeting between NATO foreign ministers to ensure security during the pandemic
Today, 2 April, NATO Foreign Ministers will meet across a secure video bridge to discuss the situation caused by the COVID-19 crisis and measures to mitigate it. It is important for NATO that the current global health crisis does not turn into a security crisis.
According to Estonian Foreign...
02.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Declaration by NATO Foreign Ministers
02.04.2020
We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of NATO, meet today in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic which is affecting all Allies and partners, imposing a huge cost in lives lost, as well as a sudden and severe shock to our economies. We express our deepest sympathies with all the...
02.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Travel and consular information concerning crisis measures, 2 April
More than 2,650 people – most of the people that were abroad and wanted to return to Estonia – have done so by now. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of 75 more Estonian residents that want to return as soon as possible.
Travel options are extremely limited. Most regular flights have...
02.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
Estonia among the EU countries calling for the protection of the rule of law, democracy, and fundamental human rights
Statement by Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden:
In this unprecedented situation, it is legitimate that Member States adopt extraordinary measures to protect their citizens and...
02.04.2020|Foreign Ministry
An Estonian hackathon transformed into a global movement
At the initiative of some enterprising Estonians, the international technology community will be attending a hackathon, The Global Hack, from 9-12 April, with over one million expected participants. The goal of the four-day technology marathon is to create solutions that help people stop the spread...
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