Meeting between the French Foreign Minister and his Estonian counterpart

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot hosted his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna, at the Quai d’Orsay on October 22.

During their meeting, the Ministers discussed the implementation of the road map for the Franco-Estonian Strategic Partnership signed in February for 2026-2030. They also spoke about the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, European security and the negotiation of the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

The Minister reaffirmed France’s solidarity with Estonia, where the Lynx mission is being deployed as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence.