George P. Kent was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 13th to become the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia. We look forward to working with the Ambassador Designate as he proceeds through the next steps in the ambassadorial process. Gabrielle Cowan remains the Chargé d’Affaires of U.S. Embassy Tallinn until …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
December 13, 2022 On December 6 and 7, the Estonian Ministry of Interior and the U.S. Department of State co-hosted the “Sub-Regional CBRN Response & Assistance Workshop (SR2 Estonia)”. The training brought together representatives from Estonian ministries involved in internal security, defense, civil protection, health, environmental protection and international affairs with officials from the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 December, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
August 2, 2022 U.S. Embassy Tallinn Chargé d’Affaires Gabrielle Cowan joined Estonian President Alar Karis, Minister of Education and Research Tõnis Lukas, and GLOBE Director Tony Murphy in Käsmu to open an environmental study program, in cooperation with the U.S. space research center, NASA. During the four-day expedition, 170 students, teachers, and scientists from Estonia …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 2 August, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & Estonia
July 28, 2022 Today, on the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Estonia and the United States, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Gabrielle Cowan met with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Estonian relationship and to discuss our shared priorities, including continued support for Ukraine. The United States of America officially …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 28 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
May 27, 2022 The United States Embassy in Estonia and the Estonian Ministry of the Interior co-hosted technical experts from both countries to discuss the national security risks associated with soliciting services and technology from untrusted vendors. Experts from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 May, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Issues, embassy, Environment, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Estonia
January 24, 2022 The United States and Estonia have agreed to cooperate under the U.S. Department of State’s Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. FIRST is a capacity-building program designed to deepen strategic ties, support energy innovation, and advance technical collaboration with partner nations on secure and safe nuclear energy infrastructure. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 January, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
June 1, 2021 Tallinn Botanic Garden It is very nice to see everyone. Dear friends, ministers, and excellencies. I’d like to begin today by saying “Thank you.” Thank you to all of our guests who have joined us to celebrate the United States’ Independence Day. Please allow me to take a minute to also thank …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
On October 31, 2020, Chargé d’Affaires Brian Roraff gave opening remarks at “What’s Next? Conference on the U.S. 2020 Presidential Election” held at the University of Tartu Library Conference Center. CdA Roraff’s remarks highlighted the election process and the continuity of the U.S.-Estonia relationship as well as U.S. foreign policy toward NATO, Russia, and China. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, Video