Estonia - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations Bilateral relations between France and Estonia are strong and there is regular political dialogue. A declaration on the strategic partnership between France and Estonia was signed by the President of the French Republic and the Estonian Prime Minister on 28 October 2020. In addition, a roadmap for the 2021-2025 period was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 9 June 2021. It sets out the areas for development in our relationship. France has been a member of the (…) en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480411 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Finland and Estonia – Incidents on the Balticconnector gas pipeline and a submarine/undersea cable (13 Oct. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/events/article/finland-and-estonia-incidents-on-the-balticconnector-gas-pipeline-and-a?xtor=RSS-1 On October 10, Finland announced that it had detected gas leaks on the Balticconnector gas pipeline as well as an incident concerning an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia. France reaffirms its absolute solidarity with its Finnish and Estonian allies and partners. It is very closely monitoring the investigation that is under way. We are working closely with our EU and NATO partners to secure and step up protection of critical undersea (…) 2023-10-13 16:07:21 58166_275729 Estonia – Visit by Catherine Colonna (Oct. 24, 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/events/article/estonia-visit-by-catherine-colonna-oct-24-22?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna is traveling to Estonia from October 24-25. The minister will meet with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her Estonian counterpart, Urmas Reinsalu. She will discuss the consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as well as how best to respond, especially with regard to the energy situation, following on from the European Council meetings last week. Catherine Colonna will talk about the continued European and bilateral support of Kyiv (…) 2022-10-25 08:24:01 58166_269459 Estonia – Meeting between Catherine Colonna and her counterpart (01 Aug. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/events/article/estonia-meeting-between-catherine-colonna-and-her-counterpart-01-aug-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke on August 1 with her Estonian counterpart, Urmas Reinsalu. The minister congratulated Mr. Reinsalu on his recent appointment as Estonia's foreign minister. The ministers commended the quality of our bilateral relationship. They reaffirmed their shared desire to continue strengthening ties between France and Estonia, particularly economic ties and trade relations. They also discussed the security and stability of the Baltic (…) 2022-08-01 17:30:38 58166_267949 Estonia-Latvia – Visit by Franck Riester (Sept. 13-15) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/events/article/estonia-latvia-visit-by-franck-riester-sept-13-15?xtor=RSS-1 Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is visiting Estonia and Latvia from September 13 to 15. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen our bilateral relations following the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic ties with those two countries. He is being accompanied by a delegation of French business representatives. In Estonia, Mr. Riester spoke with the French business (…) 2021-09-14 19:39:52 58166_261333 Lithuania - Estonia - Visit by Clément Beaune (02-04 Sept. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/events/article/lithuania-estonia-visit-by-clement-beaune-02-04-sept-2021?xtor=RSS-1 Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is visiting Lithuania and Estonia on September 2-4. Coming on the heels of the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations with those two countries, those visits will serve to underscore the quality of our bilateral relations with the Baltic States and the closeness of our cooperation. In Lithuania, Mr. Beaune will join Arnoldas Pranckevicius, Deputy Foreign (…) 2021-09-03 19:01:23 58166_261155 Estonia – Meeting between Jean-Yves Le Drian and Eva-Maria Liimets (Paris, 9 Jun. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/estonia/events/article/estonia-meeting-between-jean-yves-le-drian-and-eva-maria-liimets-paris-9-jun?xtor=RSS-1 Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, received Eva-Maria Liimets, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on June 9. The ministers shared their assessment of the situation in the Sahel and reaffirmed their determination to continue the fight against terrorism in the Sahelo-Saharan strip, where France and Estonia are notably working together within the European coalition of special forces, Takuba. In the run-up to the next meeting of NATO heads of state and government (…) 2021-06-10 18:43:31 58166_259585