History of diplomatic relations
Estonia recognised the independent Republic of Slovenia on 25 September 1991. The two countries entered into diplomatic relations on 11 December 1991. Estonia’s relations with Slovenia are handled from its embassy in Prague. Ambassador Gita Kalmet presented her credentials to President Borut Pahor on 26 November 2021. Slovenia’s relations with Estonia are handled from its embassy in Riga. Ambassador Tomaž Matjašec presented his credentials to President Alar Karis on 22 May 2023.
Estonia’s honorary consul in Ljubljana is Žiga Peljko. Slovenia’s honorary consul in Estonia is attorney at law Tõnis Tamme.
Bilateral relations
- 25 April 2023 | President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar meets with President of the National Council Marko Lotrič in Prague
- 27 September 2022 | President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas meets with Speaker of the National Assembly Urška Klakočar Zupančič in Tokyo
- 5 September 2023 | Minister for Digital Transformation Emilija Stojmenova Duh attends the Tallinn Digital Summit (TDS)
- 5 December 2022 | Minister for Digital Transformation Emilija Stojmenova Duh on a working visit to Tallinn
- 31 August & 19 December 2022 | Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Danijel Bešič Loredan in Estonia
- 28 January 2022 | Head of the Slovenian Armed Forces Major General Robert Glavaš in Estonia
- Cooperation agreement on education, cooperation and research (entered into force on 14 July 1994)
- Agreement on the organisation of international road traffic (entered into force on 1 May 1995)
- Agreement on the readmission of persons (entered into force on 7 November 1997)
- Cooperation agreement on fighting terrorism, organised crime and illicit trafficking in narcotic and psychotropic substances and their precursors (entered into force on 23 January 2004)
- Agreement on the prevention of double taxation and of tax evasion (entered into force on 26 June 2006)
- Agreement on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information (entered into force on 8 May 2010)
According to trade figures, Slovenia was Estonia’s 50th biggest export partner in 2024. The value of the goods exported to Slovenia in 2024 was 23.7 million euros, while the value of goods imported from Slovenia was 94.6 million euros. Recent exports have been led by papermass and paper, machinery and mechanical equipment and means of transport. Import comprised of machinery and mechanical equipment, means of transport and mineral production.
For detailed information, see the application of Statistics Estonia.
As of 13 December 2024 there were 269 e-residents of Slovenian origin, 95 of whom have founded their own company in Estonia.
Slovenia has sent students to the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL). Within NATO, Estonia and Slovenia have participated together in international military training and exercises.
Cooperation agreement between the Estonian and Slovenian governments on education, culture and research (entered into in Ljubljana on 5 November 1993). In terms of cultural cooperation, there have been significant joint undertakings in a number of areas (museums, theatres, music and exhibitions) in the last decade.
As regards music, Music Estonia has helped Estonian pop-rock and indie musicians take part each year in the music and talent festival Ljubljana MENT. The most recent edition, which was held from 29-31 March 2023, focussed on the Baltic States. Representing Estonia at the festival were Erki Pärnoja, Tommy Cash, Avoid Dave, Maarja Nuut and Trad Attack. A number of Estonian writers and poets have taken part in the international literary festival Vilenica over the years: Jaan Kaplinski (who won the main prize at the 2001 festival), Andres Ehin, Doris Kareva, Hasso Krull, Triin Soomets, Jaan Malin and Carolina Pihelgas.
The NUKU Theatre has regularly performed at the LUTKE festival of contemporary puppet theatre art in Ljubljana.
Last updated: 19.09.2023