May 14, 2022 Four senior United States Government officials are visiting Tallinn this week to meet with Estonian government officials and participate in engagements with civil society. The officials are: Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander, Permanent Representative to the OSCE Ambassador Michael Carpenter, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 May, 2022 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
NOTE: The 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices were released on April 12, 2022. The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 April, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fundamental Freedoms, Gender Issues, Government Offices, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Reports
DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11647] National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct: Notice of Opportunity To Submit Written Comments SUMMARY: On June 16, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration that the Department will soon begin updating and revitalizing the United States’ National Action Plan on Responsible Business …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 April, 2022 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Government Offices, News, President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State
03/08/2022 06:23 AM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Tallinn, Estonia Stenbock House PRIME MINISTER KALLAS: Okay. So welcome. It is my great, great honor to welcome you to Estonia. I’ve been a great admirer of all of your work. I have quoted you many times over these weeks (inaudible). I think you’ve …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Events, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
03/08/2022 06:53 AM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Tallinn, Estonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs FOREIGN MINISTER LIIMETS: Dear Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, it’s really an honor for me to welcome you today in Tallinn. We just met in Washington, D.C. on the 16th of February, just on the eve of this unjustified war …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken February 24, 2021 Estonia National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Estonia as you celebrate your independence on February 24. The United States and Estonia have a close partnership grounded in …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Antony J. Blinken
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE February 16, 2022 The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Minister of the Government of Estonia. Begin text: The United States and Estonia are close Allies and share a strong …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Secretary of State
September 6, 2021 United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo will be in Tallinn September 6 and 7, where she will participate in the Tallinn Digital Summit and hold bilateral meetings. Secretary Raimondo is the first senior official from the Biden Administration to visit Estonia and the first Cabinet-level official to visit since …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 September, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
THE WHITE HOUSE STATEMENTS AND RELEASES August 9, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to reinforce the strong bilateral relations between our countries, international economic cooperation, and their shared support for transparent infrastructure investments in Europe and around the world. Mr. Sullivan reaffirmed the unwavering U.S. support for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 10 August, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
July 8, 2021 A delegation from the United States Congress visited Estonia, July 6-8, to meet with Estonian leaders. While in Tallinn, the delegation met with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets, former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, and Chair of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson. The delegation also traveled to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 July, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Events, Government Offices, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
ESTONIA: Tier 1 The Government of Estonia fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The government continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts during the reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Estonia remained on Tier 1. These efforts included investigating and prosecuting …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Gender Issues, Government Offices, Key Documents, News, Official Reports, Regions, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State
June 8, 2021 In early June, the United States delivered $14.9 million worth of 155mm artillery ammunition to the Estonian Defense Forces and $2.7 million worth of mobile radars (AN/TSQ-288) to the Estonian Navy to support Estonia’s defense and maritime domain awareness capabilities. Over the next several weeks, the U.S. Navy will support the Estonian Navy …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
April 6, 2021 The United States and Estonia will expand their cooperation on nuclear security issues through a new agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and the Estonian Ministry of Interior. Under this agreement, the United States will support Estonia’s security with state-of-the-art equipment and training to detect smuggling of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
MARCH 25, 2021 WHITE HOUSE STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. participated virtually in a scheduled summit of the European Council. Meeting with the heads of state or government of the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) chaired by European Council President Charles Michel, the President reaffirmed his commitment to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 24, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets of Estonia, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs of Latvia, and Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis of Lithuania today in Brussels. Secretary Blinken and the Foreign Ministers emphasized their steadfast commitment to security …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 24, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the people of Estonia as you celebrate the 103rd anniversary of your independence. The United States and Estonia share a strong commitment to global security, economic opportunity, and democratic values. As NATO Allies, we …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia | Tags: Antony J. Blinken
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 22, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated virtually in today’s EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) at the invitation of EU High Representative Josep Borrell. Secretary Blinken highlighted the United States’ commitment to repairing, revitalizing, and raising the level of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS As of this week during the dark winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 500,000 Americans have now died from the virus. That is more Americans who have died in a single year of this pandemic than in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined. On this solemn occasion, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
FEBRUARY 04, 2021 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Today I get to say something that brings me tremendous happiness: President Biden, Vice President Harris, welcome to the State Department. For more than two decades, I’ve had the privilege of watching President Biden at work. I’ve seen his commitment to the American …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Antony J. Blinken
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 3, 2021 President Biden pledged to keep the American people safe from nuclear threats by restoring U.S. leadership on arms control and nonproliferation. Today, the United States took the first step toward making good on that pledge when it extended the New START Treaty with the Russian Federation for five years. Extending the New …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Antony J. Blinken, Russia, START Treaty
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 5, 2020 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu. Secretary Pompeo expressed appreciation for Estonia’s hosting of the Three Seas Initiative Virtual Summit, reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to invest up to $1 billion in Three …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson September 23, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by United States Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Mr. Keith Krach and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Mr. Urmas Reinsalu on the importance of secure telecommunications infrastructure. Begin Text: Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Ratas discussed the importance of the U.S.-Estonian partnership within the NATO Alliance and international organizations. The Secretary thanked Estonia for its leadership on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Presidential Message on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day The White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2020 Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Today, we …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 7, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba yesterday. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kuleba discussed Ukraine’s efforts to achieve a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-instigated conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region and the results of the April 30 Normandy Format virtual Foreign Ministerial. The Secretary commended Ukraine’s conflict diplomacy …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Policy, Political Affairs | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Press Availability Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC April 4, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: So good afternoon, everyone. Seventy years ago today, 12 courageous nations came together to form an alliance that to this day remains the bedrock guarantor of Western security and democratic liberties. Today, our 29 nations believe …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2018 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson engaged his counterparts from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in a productive discussion Monday. The four NATO Allies agreed to deepen their cooperation to combat Russia’s disinformation efforts and malicious cyber activity. They discussed strategies to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Rex Tillerson
Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Interview Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 5, 2018 QUESTION: Secretary Tillerson, thanks so much for joining us, and Happy New Year. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Happy New Year to you and to all the Americans out there as well. It’s a pleasure. QUESTION: Let’s start with North Korea. There was big news last …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Political Affairs, Regions | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Rex Tillerson
