Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia

Today 20 December marks 1️⃣ year since the launch of the #TallinnMechanism, a cyber support platform for #Ukraine established by Estonia and Ukraine’s allies. Over one year, donors worked together to accumulate €200 million to support Ukraine’s resilience in #cyberspace. 👏 Yesterday’s cyberattack against Ukraine’s state registers is another testament to Russia’s malign cyber activities, and our goal is to do everything we can to contribute to Ukraine’s #cyber resilience. The work of the member states Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States and observers European Union and NATO of the Tallinn Mechanism serve as an excellent example of how we can achieve more by working together. 👥 Read also the joint statement ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g8CWkgud Tanel Sepp Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV)

𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚-𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 As the year comes to a close, it's a great time to reflect on our progress. Here are some insightful podcasts and interviews featuring Estonian 🇪🇪 diplomats, entrepreneurs, and experts discussing how to enhance cooperation in digital transformation between continents:   🔹Interview with Daniel Schaer, Estonian Ambassador at Large for Africa on SABC News (starting at 46 minutes) - https://lnkd.in/dvMHDfjK 🔹"Bridging Continents: Unleashing Innovation at the Intersection of Europe, Africa, and Asia" with Liisi Org, CEO of Latitude59 - https://lnkd.in/dtU8eJ3E 🔹"Unlocking Digital Transformation: The Power of Private-Public Partnerships" with Kedi Välba, CEO of Aktors - https://lnkd.in/dvjRs4k5 🔹Estonia's e-Residency with Mats Kuuskemaa - https://lnkd.in/dcx6ZJQ3   These podcasts are perfect for listening to while preparing for the holiday season!❄️

Yesterday, Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association introduced their cutting-edge defence and dual-use solutions to both international and Estonian journalists attending the Joint Expeditionary Force - JEF Summit. A total of 32 Estonian defence companies showcased their innovative services and products at the event organized by the Riigikantselei / Government Office of Estonia. Special thanks to BLRT Grupp for hosting this gathering! It is remarkable to see the Estonian defence industry's growth in these turbulent times.

It was a great pleasure to collaborate with EIS and AmCham Estonia to jointly organize a very successful US Market Day. What a fantastic turnout and excellent speakers! A big thank you to the companies for sharing their experiences, and to the 120+ participants for attending, contributing to the discussions, and networking.   Together with the Embassy of Estonia in Washington and EIS, we have an array of exciting activities planned for 2025, including trade missions, seminars, and events at the #EstonianBusinessHub. Stay tuned!

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞! Last week marked a significant milestone as the Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal made his first visit to Kyiv, accompanied by an esteemed business delegation of Estonian cyber defense and IT companies, including CybExer Technologies, Cybernetica, DefSecIntel Solutions, e-Governance Academy, Guardtime, KPMG Baltics, NEVERHACK Estonia, Nortal, RaulWalter, SensusQ, and Elmo/Telearmy AI. In collaboration with The Office of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, we successfully brought together key players from both nations for a dynamic business forum filled with insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities. 🇺🇦 Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, and 🇪🇪 PM Michal emphasized the immense value of our two strong digital nations working together. 🤝 A highlight of the event was the discussion panel on the "Importance of Cyber Security and International Cooperation - Mutual Opportunities for Ukrainian and Estonian Companies," expertly moderated by Valeriya Ionan, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation, and including renowned experts in the field - Tanel Sepp, Oleksandr Potii, Anton Demokhin, Serhii Demediuk, and Ivan Kalabashkin. As summarized by Valeriya Ionan, "Our partnership has reached a new level. Estonia has become a leader in many international initiatives to support Ukraine, particularly in the Tallinn Mechanism. We share a common vision for strengthening cyber resilience as a strategic priority for Ukraine and the world. So we continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation, together building a safer and more digital future." Thank you to Parkovy center for hosting us, The Office of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, all of our Ukrainian partners, the Embassy of Estonia in Kyiv, Lauri Luht, Tanel Sepp, and Reelika Virunurm for putting it all together! Together, we are paving the way for a secure and innovative digital future! The visit and business forum was funded by NextGeneration EU. #NextGenerationEU Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Jaak Tarien Raul Nugis Hannes Astok Jürgen Erm Marko Kaseleht Klaid Mägi Sten-Erik Mägus Tanel Ojalill Jaanus Tamm Enn Laansoo, Jr. Aare Reintam #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #EstoniaUkrainePartnership #TallinnMechanism

Välisministeeriumi avalike suhete osakond otsib oma meeskonda digikommunikatsiooni peaspetsialisti. 👩💻 📷 📱 Meie juures saad teha motiveeritud meeskonnas tähendusrikast tööd ning panustada läbi kommunikatsioonitegevuste Eesti 🇪🇪 välispoliitika eesmärkide saavutamisse! Kandideerimise tähaeg: 31.12.2024

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬? 🇪🇺 International cooperation allows us to develop broader and more effective solutions to address ongoing challenges. The Global Gateway is the EU’s initiative to bridge the global investment gap by mobilizing up to €300 billion for projects in digital, climate, energy, health, and transport sectors. It focuses on meeting the needs of partner countries while delivering lasting benefits to local communities. #GlobalGateway projects are implemented in close partnership with the private sector. Companies interested in ongoing Global Gateway projects and business opportunities can find more information on the new DG INTPA website: https://lnkd.in/gdYzHR_5.

Last week, EIS, the Estonian Embassy in Paris, and Ambassade du Danemark en France – The Danish Embassy in France organized a Cyber Mission to highlight Nordic culture to the French audience, showcase the expertise of our companies, and promote our strong and resilient ecosystem. During a networking event hosted by the Estonian Ambassador Lembit Uibo and Berit Ploug-Fredriksen from the Danish Embassy, representatives from both Estonian and Danish companies presented their innovative products and services, exploring potential collaborations with French counterparts. The Cyber Mission continued at Paris Campus Cyber with insightful presentations on the French, Danish, and Estonian #cybersecurity landscapes. Engaging panel discussions on "AI in Cybersecurity" and "Cybersecurity Strategies to Ensure the Resilience of Critical Infrastructures" followed. Moderated by Anett Numa and Zaynab A., these panels provided a platform for fruitful exchanges of ideas and best practices among industry experts. The day concluded with B2B meetings where Estonian and Danish companies discussed collaboration opportunities in the Baltic countries, Europe, and France. A big thank you to NEVERHACK Estonia, Cybernetica, and SECNORA® for representing Estonia’s cyber landscape, and to RheaSoft ApS, INGroupe Denmark, Gron Sky, Capgemini, Sopra Steria, Groupe Crédit Agricole, Airbus, and CNIL - Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés for their participation and support in making the Cyber Mission possible. The event was co-funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

This week, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna became the first 🇪🇪 FM to make an official visit to Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦. During his visit, he met with Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to discuss closer bilateral relations, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the security situation in the Middle East, and opportunities for Estonian entrepreneurs in the Gulf market.   The visit was a great success, with Minister Tsahkna accompanied by a business delegation including representatives from Bolt, Helmes - Software Development Company, DefSecIntel Solutions, LEAN DIGITAL, Bercman Technologies, Elcogen, CybExer Technologies, Nortal, and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The delegation held productive meetings with four different ministries and multiple organizations and companies.   Estonia and Qatar both share a strong eagerness for technology and innovation. In the evening, Minister Tsahkna attended the MENA FINTECH FESTIVAL, where he was the closing keynote speaker on Estonia’s digital development and participated in a networking event hosted by Ambassador Maria Belovas aimed at fostering business connections.   A heartfelt thank you to Qatar for the warm hospitality.

As the end of the year approaches, it's time to look back and plan ahead. On December 4th, Estonian Ambassador Viljar Lubi hosted the Honorary Consuls’ annual meeting at the Embassy of Estonia in London 🇬🇧, where the Honorary Consuls were greeted by Liisa Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs. Today, on December 5th, Estonian Ambassador Toomas Lukk hosted the Honorary Consuls' meeting at the Embassy in Stockholm 🇸🇪. During both meetings, current political affairs, situation in Ukraine 🇺🇦, and Estonia’s priorities in defense were discussed. Those vital topics initiated a number of questions and reflections by all the participants. Cultural and media issues were presented as well, and impressions of the various literary, musical and art events were shared. The main focus of the seminars was, however, on the business affairs. It is inspiring to see the dedication of our Honorary Consuls in supporting economic cooperation, assistance for enterprises looking for new export markets and business opportunities, and commitment in performing consular activities. A heartfelt thank you to all the 🇪🇪 Honorary Consuls for your invaluable contributions and dedication. Your efforts are instrumental in strengthening our relations and promoting Estonia's interests abroad. Embassy of Estonia in Stockholm Embassy of Estonia in London