U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel Fick’s Visit to Estonia Highlights Strong Bilateral Partnership June 1, 2023 United States Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick visited Estonia on June 1 to discuss U.S.-Estonia bilateral cyber cooperation. While in Tallinn, Ambassador Fick met with Estonian Ministry of …
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We celebrate Baltic Pride 2023 in Tallinn and declare that we unambiguously support full equality. We support efforts to safeguard and promote the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex persons and to raise public awareness of issues affecting LGBTQI+ persons globally. Human rights are for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and …
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May 29, 2023 A delegation of more than 40 U.S. cyber officials will visit Tallinn this week to participate in a series of cyber conferences and dialogues, May 29 to June 2. The delegation includes representatives from across the United States Government including the White House, the Department of State, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security …
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May 27, 2023 United States Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is visiting Estonia from May 25th to 28th to meet with Estonian leaders, including Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna, and Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur. During his meetings in Tallinn, Senator Booker highlighted the important partnership between the United States and …
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May 18, 2023 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (OPDAT), in conjunction with U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), conducted a five-day workshop on Financial Investigative Techniques, designed to enhance the skills and expertise of prosecutors, financial investigators, and FIU analysts by equipping them with the …
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May 16, 2023 Representatives of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) presented awards to members of the Estonian Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO), Tax and Customs Board, and Internal Security Service (KAPO) in Tallinn, Estonia on May 15, 2023, for their work and assistance in three separate cases involving individuals alleged to have …
Read More» May 14, 2023 “We proudly welcome the deployment of additional U.S. servicemembers to Estonia. Following on the initial deployments last year, this increase in troop posture is a continuation of the commitment President Biden made at the Madrid Summit to enhance rotational deployments in the Baltic region. Without a doubt, these additional U.S. forces bolster …
Read More» April 17, 2023 The United States Army is moving equipment through Estonia this week in preparation for Exercise Arrow 23, conducted with NATO’s newest member state, Finland. The U.S. Army’s 1-8 Cavalry Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team will conduct operations to send equipment through Estonia and then by ferry through Tallinn’s ports to Helsinki. …
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February 28, 2023 U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent and Brigadier General Brad Nicholson, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, visited the Tapa Base today to meet with U.S. forces stationed there, as well as members of the Estonian Defense Forces and NATO Battle Group. During their visit, Ambassador Kent and …
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Antony J. Blinken United States Secretary of State February 24, 2023 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Estonia as you celebrate your independence on February 24. For more than 100 years, the close partnership and alliance between the United States and Estonia has been grounded in our …
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February 16, 2023 United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived to Estonia today to meet with Estonian leaders, including Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur. During his meetings in Tallinn, Secretary Austin reaffirmed the strong security partnership between the United …
Read More» February 13, 2023 Today, the U.S. Secret Service, in partnership with the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences and Baltic regional law enforcement authorities, opened a new cyber training program. The Baltic Computer Forensics Training Program (CFTP) will bring together law enforcement officers from around the Baltic region to develop new techniques to investigate and prosecute …
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January 30, 2023 George P. Kent, the United States Ambassador Designate to the Republic of Estonia, arrived on Friday and has begun his work at the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn. Today, after presenting his credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for processing, Ambassador Designate Kent met with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu. During the …
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January 14, 2023 Press Release: USS Roosevelt Arrives to Tallinn The U.S. Embassy is pleased to welcome the U.S. Navy ship – the USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) – to Tallinn harbor. The ship is in Tallinn for a routine port visit, refueling and resupplying, while also providing its sailors with an opportunity to visit the …
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January 6, 2023 Major General Stephen Maranian, Commanding General of the United States Army Europe-Africa’s 56th Artillery Command, participated in a ceremony at the Tapa military base on Friday to highlight United States support for Estonia’s recent procurement of HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems. Major General Maranian was joined during the ceremony by Estonian Minister of …
Read More» 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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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 …
Read More» Updated: December 9, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn welcomes the decision made by the Tallinn City Council on December 7 to initiate the detail planning process for the new U.S. embassy at the Suur-Ameerika/Väike-Ameerika site. The Embassy and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), along with its local contractor …
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December 8, 2022 “As part of our ongoing commitment to our Baltic Allies, the U.S. will deploy a HIMARS platoon and an infantry company to Estonia in the coming weeks. At the Madrid Summit, President Biden committed to enhanced rotational deployments and a heel-to-toe presence in the Baltic region. These forces are part of that …
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December 2, 2022 On Thursday, December 1, 2022, U.S. Brigadier General Clinton K. Murray, Commanding General for U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, Europe, Defense Health Agency Region-Europe, and Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Europe-Africa, met with Estonian President Alar Karis at the 29th Multinational Military Medical Exchange (MMME) and 15th War & Disaster Medicine Conference …
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December 1, 2022 United States Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. visited Estonia today. While in Tallinn, the Assistant Attorney General met with Estonian Prosecutor General Andres Parmas and Estonian Ministry of Interior Undersecretary of Internal Security Veiko Kommusaar. “Estonia is an outstanding partner and ally. I have enjoyed visiting Tallinn …
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U.S. Department of Justice Press Release: November 21,2022 WASHINGTON – Two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia yesterday on an 18-count indictment for their alleged involvement in a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The indictment was returned by a grand jury in the Western District of Washington on Oct. 27 and …
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October 18, 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur. Secretary Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to deterring Russian aggression against NATO Allies. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing efforts to ensure NATO’s credible deterrence and defense posture. Secretary Austin and Minister Pevkur discussed security cooperation and …
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October 5, 2022 The United States of America will provide Estonia with $140.5 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to strengthen Estonian security and defense. The assistance is part of a commitment of $2.2 billion total to support Ukraine and 17 countries that have provided significant assistance to Ukraine. The United States is committed to …
Read More» September 8, 2022 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), with funding by the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted a three-day workshop on international best practices to investigate and prosecute criminal misuses of cryptocurrency in Tallinn, Estonia from September 6 …
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August 24, 2022 Today marks the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, but also six months since the Russian government’s unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As we mark this day, we honor the resolve of the Ukrainian people, their strong desire to remain independent, and their courage and strength to defend freedom and democracy. We renew …
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August 10, 2022 United States Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas led a Congressional Delegation to Estonia August 9-10 to meet with Estonian leaders. While in Tallinn, the delegation met with Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu, Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Kusti Salm, and Deputy Chief of Defense Major General Veiko-Vello Palm. “Estonia is a great friend …
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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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July 28, 2022 The White House Statements and Releases Statement by President Biden Today, we mark 100 years of unbroken diplomatic relations between the United States and our three Baltic Allies — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Through a century of struggle and reclamation, the United States has always stood by the legitimate governments of these …
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On July 28, 2022, the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and State Department Spokesperson Ned Price marked the anniversary with statements. I am pleased today to announce that we are marking the 100th anniversary of unbroken diplomatic relations between the …
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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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June 16, 2022 U.S. Chief of Mission Residence, Tallinn Good afternoon and welcome to our annual celebration. It’s great to be able to celebrate our Independence Day like this for the first time since 2019. The first thing I think I need to address is why are we celebrating July 4th on June 16th? That’s …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» April 19, 2022 On April 19, the United States Embassy in Tallinn begins its “100 Days to 100 Years” campaign to celebrate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Estonia. Over the next 100 days, leading up to the official anniversary on July 28th, the U.S. Embassy will be celebrating many …
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March 22, 2022 C.S. Eliot Kang, the United States’ Acting Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, visited Tallinn on March 21 and 22 to build on the close bilateral ties between the United States and Estonia and to consult with Estonian government officials on regional security issues, including Russia’s unjustified war on Ukraine. …
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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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March 6, 2022 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley visited Tallinn on March 6, 2022, to highlight the strong U.S.-Estonia defense partnership and to discuss ways to continue to enhance security cooperation in the future. Milley met with Lieutenant General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces. Milley also visited …
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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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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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February 7, 2022 Ambassador Julianne Smith, the United States Permanent Representative to NATO, conducted a virtual visit to Tallinn on February 7 to highlight the close bilateral defense ties between the United States and Estonia and to consult with Estonian government officials regarding ongoing work to strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defense posture. In virtual meetings with Ministry of Foreign …
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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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U.S. Summit for Democracy, Featuring Estonian Prime Minister and Youth Leader, Reinforces Global Commitment to Democracy and Human Rights December 9, 2021 United States President Joe Biden welcomes world leaders from 110 countries, including Estonia, to the virtual Summit for Democracy on December 9-10, 2021. The Summit, which includes participation by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas …
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November 30, 2021 The United States Embassy in Tallinn marked World AIDS Day (December 1) in Narva on Tuesday with a ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovations at Narva’s HIV and Addiction Rehabilitation Center, run by NGO “You Will Not Be Alone.” The renovations, totaling more than $450,000, were funded by the U.S. Department …
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November 25, 2021 Ambassadors and Embassies from Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States in Estonia speak out and take a stand. They join 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) “Orange the World: End Violence against …
Read More» November 12, 2021 Estonian Defense Forces, the Estonian Defense League, U.S. Special Operations Forces, and regional counterparts will be conducting multinational airborne and aerial resupply exercises in Estonia, November 13-14, 2021. Airborne operations are the ability to airdrop personnel and equipment for time-sensitive operations that would be otherwise difficult to access or accomplish using ground …
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November 1, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met today with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia. The President expressed his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership in joining consensus on the OECD Inclusive Framework on the taxation of multinational companies. The leaders discussed their cooperation on global challenges, including climate change. They also talked …
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Watch Assistant Secretary Donfried’s message to Estonia here. October 26, 2021 Senior U.S. Official for Europe Highlights Strength of U.S.-Estonia Partnership, Commitment to Transatlantic Relationship During Visit to Tallinn The United States Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Dr. Karen Donfried, will visit Tallinn on October 26 and 27 to meet with Estonian …
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September 22, 2021 The United States Embassy in Tallinn is proud to join GLOBE Estonia’s 25th anniversary conference and celebration on Wednesday, September 22 at the AHHAA Research Center in Tartu. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Brian Roraff will give opening remarks at the conference and host an evening reception in honor of the anniversary. The …
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September 7, 2021 United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo traveled to Estonia, September 6 and 7, where she met with Estonian Government officials and participated in the Tallinn Digital Summit. During her visit, Secretary Raimondo met with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets, Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus, and Minister of …
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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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September 3, 2021 Tallinn, Estonia: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that a U.S. Navy ship – the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) – will arrive in Tallinn, Estonia this weekend for a scheduled port visit. This port visit provides the opportunity to enhance U.S.-Estonia relations as the two …
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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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August 6, 2021 The United States Embassies in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are proud to celebrate Baltic Pride 2021 with LGBTQI+ communities across the region. Pride is about equality, respect, justice, courage, and above all, love. It is a time to celebrate, but also a time to recommit ourselves to building a safer, more inclusive …
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Press Release July 28, 2021 Lieutenant General John Kolasheski, Commanding General of the United States Army’s Fifth Corps (V Corps), visited Estonia on July 27-28 to discuss collaboration between V Corps and Estonian Defense Forces and to highlight U.S.-Estonia defense cooperation. During his visit, Lt. Gen Kolasheski met with senior leadership from the Estonian Ministry …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 26, 2021 The following statement was released by the Governments of Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Guatemala, Greece, Honduras, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Republic of Korea, Ukraine, and the United States of America. Begin text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, …
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July 9, 2021 Press Release The Maryland Air National Guard and Estonia’s Cyber Command are committed to strengthening their partnership on a cooperative framework to address the challenges posed by cyber threats. The partnership, which began in 1993, includes a focus on cyber force training and education, as well as the development of collaborative cyber …
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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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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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June 30, 2021 The United States Embassy in Tallinn welcomed members of the United States Army Europe and Africa Band and Singers to Estonia on Tuesday in advance of a series of performances across Estonia. Two of the concerts, June 30 in Narva and July 3 in Tallinn, are free and open to the public. …
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Press Release June 29, 2021 U.S. EMBASSY TALLINN, Estonia – U.S. Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, U.S. Special Operations Command commander, visited Tallinn June 27 and 28 to highlight the strong U.S.-Estonia defense partnership and to discuss ways to continue to enhance security cooperation in the future. Clarke met with a number of key …
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In a virtual ceremony today 21 June, Estonia and the United States of America signed a memorandum of understanding on development cooperation in Ukraine. Six new joint projects are launched this summer and autumn. The memorandum was signed by Undersecretary for Economic and Development Affairs Andres Rundu and Brian Roraff, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy …
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21 June 2021 The United States Embassy in Tallinn is proud to announce a series of concerts featuring members of the United States Army Europe and Africa Band and Singers. The group, called the Soldiers’ Chorus, will feature 15 musicians and singers performing a diverse program, ranging from jazz to rock and current …
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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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June 3, 2021 U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Brian Roraff and Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General and former Estonian Ambassador to the United States, visited the opening of Vabamu’s new temporary exhibition “US Declaration in Support of Estonian Independence” on June 2, 2021. The exhibit tells the story of …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2021 During this year’s Pride Month, we celebrate an important message: “You are Included.” The diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of the State Department community make our institution stronger and advance the goals of American diplomacy. Out of many, we are one. The Department has committed to increasing U.S. engagement on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 29, 2021 The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemn in the strongest terms Belarus’ forced diversion and landing of a commercial aircraft and subsequent arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich. This unprecedented and shocking action constitutes a full frontal attack on media freedom and has serious implications on the right …
Read More» May 17, 2021 On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), we express our commitment to equality for all, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics. All human beings should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear, no matter who they …
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THE WHITE HOUSE May 10, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with NATO’s eastern flank Allies in a virtual summit of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries hosted by Presidents Klaus Iohannis of Romania and Andrzej Duda of Poland. President Biden underscored his commitment to rebuilding alliances and strengthening Transatlantic relations. He conveyed his desire for closer …
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May 8, 2021 In the early morning hours of May 8, nearly 600 U.S. and UK Paratroopers descended on the Nurmsi Drop Zone in Estonia to kick off Operation Swift Response. In addition to the paratroopers, U.S. C-17 airplanes also dropped five platforms of heavy equipment, including artillery and vehicles. The operation was a success …
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May 7, 2021 General Christopher G. Cavoli, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, visited Estonia on May 6-7, 2021 to discuss the DEFENDER-Europe 21 joint military exercise, U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s commitment to peace and stability in Europe, and highlight U.S.-Estonia defense cooperation. During his visit, Gen. Cavoli met with senior leadership …
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May 4, 2021 On Wednesday, May 5, the United States Army Europe and Africa’s Defender 21 activities will begin in Estonia with a live fire exercise at the Tapa Central Training Grounds. The exercise named ‘Fires Shock’ will demonstrate the rapid deployment of the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), a long range precision fire …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 15, 2021 Today, we announced actions to hold the Russian Government to account for the SolarWinds intrusion, reports of bounties on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, and attempts to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections. We have engaged Russian authorities to share our concerns about their actions and the steps we are taking …
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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 …
Read More» NOTE: The 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices were released on March 30, 2021. The annual 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 of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United …
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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 …
Read More» March 25, 2021 On March 18, the United States delivered $3.3 million worth of radio equipment to the Estonian Defense Forces to support Estonia’s integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities. The equipment was funded by the United States European Command’s Building Partner Capacity Program (BPC), thanks to a historic $50 million appropriation for IAMD …
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ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary as State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – that it makes their lives more secure, …
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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 …
Read More» March 3, 2021 For Immediate Release On Wednesday, March 3rd, the U.S. B-1B Lancers, from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, will conduct a Bomber Task Force mission in the international airspace of the North and Baltic Seas, including Estonia. Weather permitting, the mission will take place over Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 2, 2021 The United States joins the European Union in condemning and responding to the Russian Federation’s use of a chemical weapon in the attempted assassination of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny in August 2020 and his subsequent imprisonment in January 2021. We share the EU’s concerns regarding Russia’s deepening authoritarianism and …
Read More» 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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February 23, 2021 On February 24th, six aircraft from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) will fly over Estonia in honor of Estonian Independence Day and as a demonstration of the United States’ partnership with Estonia and ironclad commitment to our NATO allies. The U.S. aircraft — two KC-135 tanker aircrafts based …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» February 9, 2021 The United States Embassy in Tallinn, in coordination with the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), NASA, and the GLOBE Implementation Office, is proud to announce the designation of Estonia as a GLOBEPlus member. This distinction allows GLOBE Estonia to enhance its program and engage schools, institutions, and groups to further promote science education. …
Read More» February 8, 2021 On January 26, the United States delivered $8 million worth of advanced binoculars, dismounted and vehicle-mounted radios, radio and night vision device spare parts and support equipment to the Estonian Defense League. On February 6, the United States delivered $5 million worth of infrared cameras and vessel boarding officer ballistic vests to the Estonian Police …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 4, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today. Secretary Blinken and Minister Lavrov discussed the New START extension and the need for new arms control that addresses all of Russia’s nuclear weapons and the growing threat …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Today, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons around the world. The struggle to end violence, discrimination, criminalization, and stigma …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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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JANUARY 20, 2021 The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a …
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January 15, 2021 Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …
Read More» For immediate release January 12, 2021 U.S. Embassy Tallinn is looking for proposals from non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to fund projects through the 2021 Embassy Small Grants Program. Projects should enhance U.S.- Estonian cooperation or promote U.S. culture and values in at least one of the following areas: European and Transatlantic Security (including support for NATO, cyber issues, and other shared …
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January 11, 2021 On Thursday, January 7, U.S. Embassy Tallinn delivered holiday gifts for twenty children at Sillamäe Open Children’s Center “Domashnii Uyut” (Home Coziness). This is the twelfth year the Embassy has coordinated the holiday gift donation at Sillamäe Open Children’s Center, however, cooperation with the center has been going on since 2007. …
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December 8, 2020 From December 3-6, around 200 participants from around the world developed solutions to economic problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the 48 For The Future online hackathon organized by the U.S. Embassies in Copenhagen, Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius, Garage 48, and Startup Wise Guys. 37 finalist teams submitted their …
Read More» Press Release from U.S. Cyber Command December 3, 2020 Fort George G. Meade, M.D. — Estonian and U.S. cyber commands jointly conducted a defensive cyber-operation on Estonian Defence Forces’ networks from September 23 to November 6. The operation, designed to counter malicious cyber actors, strengthened the cyber defense capability of both nation’s critical assets. “Combined …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» November 3, 2020 The United States Embassy in Tallinn, together with the U.S. Embassies in Riga, Vilnius and Copenhagen and implementing partners Garage48 and Startup Wise Guys, is proud to announce the international hackathon 48 for the Future which will find solutions to build a stronger, more resilient, and trusted post-crisis economy. The virtual …
Read More» 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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U.S. Major General Terrence McKenrick meets with Major General Indrek Sirel, the Estonian Deputy Chief of Defense, at the Estonian Defense Forces Headquarters, on October 27, 2020. [Photo by Estonian Defense Forces] For immediate release October 29, 2020 Major General Terrence McKenrick, Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army’s Fifth Corps (V …
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Instructions for the 2024 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2024) The Immigration Act of 1990 established the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available through random selection. The program allows those from countries with low immigration rates to the United States; to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 24, 2020 Estonia is sending a strong message in Europe, and within the European Union, by prohibiting Hizballah affiliates from entering its territory, mitigating the threat Hizballah poses to the security of Estonia and international partners. Like the actions taken by Germany, Lithuania, and Kosovo, and the commitment by Serbia earlier …
Read More» For immediate release. October 22, 2020. On October 20 and 21, USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick visited Estonia to meet with Estonian government officials and private-sector technology companies to discuss U.S.- Estonia relations, opportunities for increased development cooperation in third countries, countering malign Kremlin influence, and USAID’s efforts to advance European and Eurasian countries …
Read More» Clean Vision for Three Seas Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach October 21, 2020 The United States congratulates the Three Seas member states on a productive virtual summit. We commend President Kersti Kaljulaid and the Estonian government for organizing this important event during complicated circumstances. The …
Read More» REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 19, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: (In progress) — [The West] stands for the rule of law, democracy, freedom of expression. We drive economic growth through innovation. We protect our people. And our way of life is the envy for the entire world. Look at the freedoms for which the people of …
Read More» Photo: Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monday, October 19, 2020 Today, the United States and Estonia signed a new Science and Technology Agreement which will support future partnerships in research and innovation. The United States’ Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Keith Krach and Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu signed the agreement at a ceremony in Tallinn. Under Secretary Krach outlined …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Reminder for Americans Abroad With election day fast approaching, we wish to remind U.S. citizens that now is the time to take the necessary steps to vote. With over three million American voters living overseas, absentee ballots truly have an impact. We encourage you to send your ballots as …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Wednesday, September 23, 2020 United States Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Keith Krach is visiting Tallinn on Wednesday, September 23. During his time in Estonia, Under Secretary Krach will have meetings with the President of the Republic of Estonia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Foreign …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» August 31, 2020 As part of a live fire training exercise Rail Gunner Rush conducted with the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), U.S. Army Europe 41st Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) will deploy a battery of multiple launch rocket systems at the Estonian Defense Forces Central Training Area in Tapa, Estonia. Approximately 70 Soldiers from the …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 20, 2020 The United States has been inspired by the display of peaceful expression of the Belarusian people seeking to determine their own future. We stand by our long-term commitment to support Belarus’ sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the aspirations of the Belarusian people …
Read More» August 11, 2020 The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) completed $10.8 million worth of improvements to Estonia’s Ämari Air Base in July with European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) funding. USAFE partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct a new tactical fighter apron adjacent to the runway that will accommodate parking for …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 29, 2020 New foreign assistance funding commitments continue to bolster the unparalleled global leadership of the United States in response to COVID-19. The U.S. Government (USG) has allocated $20.5 billion to benefit the international response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. We continue …
Read More» July 24, 2020 On July 23, the United States delivered 92 Raytheon Javelin anti-tank missiles to the Estonian Defense Forces. The missiles are funded through the United States European Command’s Building Partner Capacity (BPC) program to assist Estonia in building defensive capabilities. This delivery further strengthens our nations’ strategic integration while ensuring interoperability among NATO Allies and partners. The Javelin anti-tank missile systems delivery is one part of multiple, ongoing …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 22, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration. Begin Text: Today we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which laid the foundation for …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 22, 2020 The Welles Declaration is a proud moment in the history of U.S. foreign policy and friendship with the peoples of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Eighty years ago, the United States pointedly refused to recognize the illegal incorporation of the Baltic states into the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union’s criminal …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 15, 2020 The American people’s generosity remains unmatched in the global fight against COVID-19. The Department of State and USAID are providing an additional $208 million in new humanitarian and health assistance to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted by this deadly virus. …
Read More» 07/04/2020 08:06 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State In 1776 on this day, our founding fathers created, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” For the first time in human history, a nation was brought into being recognizing, as …
Read More» 06/30/2020 12:04 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson Today, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun delivered remarks at the Three Seas Initiative Virtual Ministerial hosted by the Government of Estonia. The Three Seas Initiative aims to boost economic prosperity through connectivity between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas. Deputy Secretary Biegun reaffirmed U.S. support …
Read More» 07/01/2020 10:59 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Today marks a landmark achievement for the countries of North America to increase manufacturing and investment in our region. On July 1, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into force, fulfilling President Trump’s promise to modernize and update trade agreements. More than just the modernization …
Read More» July 1, 2020 U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day with Foreign Minister Reinsalu, Foreign Ministry Colleagues Today, in celebration of America’s upcoming 244th Independence Day, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Brian Roraff and Embassy staff hosted a small gathering with colleagues from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Tallinn. Given considerations related to COVID-19, this year’s …
Read More» Press Release: U.S. Delivers Advanced Night Vision Equipment to Estonia Monday, June 29, 2020 From June 15-16, the United States delivered 95 night vision devices (NVDs) to Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board to assist with border security. This was one of the largest U.S. deliveries of defense equipment, and the first ever delivery …
Read More» June 22, 2020 Common Declaration in Support of Baltic Pride 2020 Baltic Pride 2020 was originally set to take place in Tallinn 1-7 June. Due to the COVID-19 situation, it will instead be celebrated digitally 22-28 June. We voice our support for efforts to safeguard and promote the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender …
Read More» 06/19/2020 01:45 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States has been, and continues to be, the undisputed leader in global foreign assistance, and our leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues that record of generosity. Today, we’re providing approximately $93 million in new humanitarian assistance to bolster our ongoing response …
Read More» Fulfilling the President’s Generous Commitment to Provide Critical Medical Supplies Across the Globe PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 4, 2020 The United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance for more than a half century, saving lives all over the planet. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we …
Read More» Statement on George Floyd’s Death June 3, 2020 The death of Mr. George Floyd was a senseless tragedy and we grieve for his family and for his community. It has filled Americans all over the country with horror, anger and grief. The United States’ justice system is taking action to seek accountability for Mr. Floyd’s …
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC MAY 20, 2020 (Video available here .) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. This morning, early, I had the chance to drive through Arlington Cemetery, and as we approach Memorial Day Weekend, I want to reflect on the sacrifices of …
Read More» Delivering on American Commitments in the COVID-19 Response with Additional Foreign Assistance PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 20, 2020 Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity …
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Estonian Foreign Minister Reinsalu READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu today. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Reinsalu discussed cooperative efforts in the UN Security Council aimed at preventing conflict and …
Read More» North American Cooperation on COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2020 As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 8, 2020 Message on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) Today we mark 75 years since the end of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War. We pay tribute today to all those …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Joint Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 7, 2020 The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Begin text: Marking the 75th …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE MAY 5, 2020 MR BROWN: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to what is our …
Read More» The U.S. is Leading the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Developing a Vaccine MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 4, 2020 As outlined in its recent Action Plan, the United States is bringing together the brightest minds in U.S. government agencies, the private sector, universities, and overseas partners to develop vaccines and therapeutic interventions to protect …
Read More» Joint Training Mission to Highlight U.S. & Estonian Partnership Press Release Monday, May 4, 2020 The U.S. and Estonian air forces will conduct a training mission on May 5, 2020, to enhance interoperability and strengthen our enduring relationship. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our Allies and partners through the global employment …
Read More» World Press Freedom Day PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2020 On World Press Freedom Day, recognized around the world on May 3, we highlight the critical role of independent media in facilitating the open exchange of information and ideas so vital to free, prosperous, and secure democratic societies. This year, as the world faces the …
Read More» Update: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Response to COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 1, 2020 Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19 Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad PRESS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE APRIL 28, 2020 MS ORTAGUS: Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. Great to talk to …
Read More» Issued on: April 22, 2020 The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted the livelihoods of Americans. In Proclamation 9994 of March 13, 2020 (Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak), I declared that the COVID–19 outbreak in the United States constituted a national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020. Since then, the American people have united behind …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 22, 2020 For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance. Through the American people’s generosity and under the leadership of President Trump, the United States continues this outstanding record in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the announcement …
Read More» Briefing with Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs, on COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS, DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR OPERATIONS, BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES IAN G. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 21, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Estonian Health Board has confirmed a gradual restoration of scheduled medical treatments beginning today, April 21, in most parts of Estonia. Easing of restrictions will commence with specialist and dental appointments. All medical institutions and patients will be required to follow strict infection …
Read More» UPDATE: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19 FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 16, 2020 The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to the COVID-19 pandemic even while we battle the virus at home. As part of this comprehensive and generous response from …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; Deputy Assistant Secretary Hugo Yon, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS, …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON VIA TELECONFERENCE APRIL 14, 2020 MS ORTAGUS: Thank you so much. Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to our daily briefing …
Read More» U.S. Assistance to Italy U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State April 11, 2020 During these difficult times, the United States is working in solidarity with our partners and Allies to provide humanitarian assistance to countries in need and to take all possible measures to combat the spread …
Read More» Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie Chung, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS JULIE J. CHUNG, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO April 8, 2020 Continuing U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response through Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 8, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: As a result of public health measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Department of State has suspended domestic printing of all routine passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Americans overseas may still apply for passports and CRBAs, however …
Read More» REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC APRIL 7, 2020 (Video available here .) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Glad we’re all together, everybody healthy, everybody looking good, staying apart – all fantastic. I wanted to start with just a few brief items here this morning, beginning in the Western Hemisphere. First, I want to express …
Read More» Press Release: U.S. Delivers Javelin Missiles to Estonia Thursday, April 2, 2020 On February 15, the United States delivered 128 anti-tank Raytheon Javelin missiles to the Estonian Ministry of Defense and Estonian Defense Forces as part of a larger contract signed by the Estonian Center for Defense Investment and the U.S. Department of Defense. …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON April 1, 2020 U.S. Purchase of Needed Supplies from Russia The United States is committed to the global fight against COVID-19. We are a generous and reliable contributor to crisis response and humanitarian action across the world, but we cannot …
Read More» Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release ON-THE-RECORD-BRIEFING March 26, 2020 On-The-Record Briefing USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick and Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources James L. Richardson On U.S. Foreign Assistance in Response to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Via Teleconference MS ORTAGUS: Well, let’s go ahead and get started, everybody. This is Morgan, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO March 26, 2020 U.S. Foreign Assistance in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic The U.S. government has rapidly mobilized unprecedented resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad. Today, I am pleased to announce that …
Read More» 03/11/2020 12:06 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Press Briefing Room SECRETARY POMPEO: Hello, everyone. Good morning. Every year, for 44 years, the State Department has written the most comprehensive and fact-based human rights report in the world. State Department team members in Washington and our embassies work with experts in …
Read More» Joint Military Band Concert and Related Travel Postponed The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn regrets to announce that the joint concert of the United States Army Europe Band & Chorus and the Orchestra of the Estonian Defence Forces scheduled in Narva on Friday, March 20 has been postponed to a later date to be determined in …
Read More» 02/26/2020 08:24 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State February 27 will mark the sixth anniversary of Russia’s attempted annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, and the United States reaffirms: Crimea is Ukraine. As underscored in our July 2018 Crimea Declaration, the United States does not and will not ever recognize Russia’s claims of sovereignty …
Read More» 02/24/2020 12:01 AM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I congratulate the Republic of Estonia on the 102nd anniversary of your independence. I also congratulate Estonia on the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Tartu. Both the Treaty of Tartu and the U.S. …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 11, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today to Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu to discuss recent events in Iraq and Iran and efforts to deter further Iranian aggression. Secretary Pompeo thanked Estonia for supporting the United States’ right to self-defense and for …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON IRAN Grand Foyer 11:28 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The …
Read More» On the New EU Leadership Assumption of Office PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 1, 2019 We congratulate European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, High Representative Josep Borrell, the new College of European Commissioners, and European Council President Charles Michel as they assume office. The United States looks forward to working with this new leadership team, …
Read More» Statement by Secretary MICHAEL R. POMPEO The World Must Address Iran’s Nuclear Escalation November 7, 2019 Iran’s latest nuclear escalations reflect the regime’s intentions all along: to extort the international community into accepting its violence and terror while it undermines the sovereignty of its neighbors. Members of the international community who are rightly concerned with …
Read More» November 6, 2019 The American Chamber of Commerce announced today the winners of the 2019 Transatlantic Business Awards. Nortal AS was named the Transatlantic Company of the Year for being the largest Estonia-based employer in the United States; Renee Meriste was selected as Transatlantic Promoter of the Year in recognition of his achievement in creating the Estonian American Business Alliance to …
Read More» Senior U.S. Army Representative Discusses Security Assistance During Estonia Visit November 6, 2019 The Commanding General, U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, Major General Jeffrey Drushal, traveled to Estonia for the first time November 5-6. During his two-day stay, he met with the Estonian Ministry of Defense’s Undersecretary for Defense Planning, Mr. Meelis Oidsalu, and Director …
Read More» United States–Estonia Joint Declaration on 5G Security November 1, 2019 Considering that secure fifth generation wireless communications networks (5G) will be vital to both prosperity and national security in the near future, the United States and Estonia declare their desire to strengthen our cooperation on 5G. 5G will enable a vast array of new applications, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State OCTOBER 27, 2019 This is a great day for United States, the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and people all across the world who have suffered far too long from the cruelty of terrorism. ISIS’s leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, met the fate that he long-deserved, taken down …
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Thursday, October 24 A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber conducted a fly over of Tallinn on Wednesday, October 23 as part of the on-going effort to exercise Air Force Global Strike Command’s ability to conduct strategic bomber operations from a forward operating location in support of U.S Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and U.S. …
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October 23, 2019 The Commanding General, U.S. Army Regional Health Command Europe and Command Surgeon, U.S. Army Europe, Brigadier General Ronald Stephens, traveled to Estonia for the first time October 21-22. During his two-day stay in Estonia, he visited East Tallinn Central Hospital’s Medical Rehabilitation Clinic and met with counterparts from the Estonian Defense Forces …
Read More» October 10, 2019 The Chief Information Officer/Deputy Chief of Staff, G6, of U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), Brigadier General John Phillips, visited Estonia for the first time October 8-9. During his two-day stay in Estonia, he visited the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, met with counterparts from the Estonian military, and discussed areas of …
Read More» October 8, 2019 Joint Statement on U.S.-Estonia Cooperation The United States and Estonia are close Allies in NATO, share fundamental values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law, and work closely together to advance the security, prosperity, and stability of our shared Euro-Atlantic area and the wider world. The United States and Estonia recognize …
Read More» Thursday, October 3 A delegation of six U.S. congresspersons visited Estonia from Sunday, September 29 to Wednesday, October 2, led by Member of the House of Representatives John Garamendi, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Readiness Subcommittee. While in Estonia, Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA), Vicky Hartzer (R-MO), John Shimkus (R-IL), Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Jennifer …
Read More» Friday, September 13 A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and personnel from the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will be conducting low-level training flights this weekend in the vicinity of Ämari Airbase in Estonia. This unit is recognized for implementing airlift, airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation operations. While in Estonia the squadron …
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Monday, September 9 United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF), Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), and the Estonian Defense League (EDL) conducted training exercises in Estonia with visiting CV-22 Ospreys, September 4-8. The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover, and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency, …
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Thursday, September 5 As part of regular training cadence, the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) and Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) conducted joint exercises with visiting combatant craft mediums (CCMs) on August 30, 2019. The CCM is a reconfigurable multi-mission craft with a primary mission to deliver and support Special Operations Forces in a variety …
Read More» September 3, 2019 On August 28, 2019, the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and the United States Embassy in Tallinn modified the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program. The amendment to the MoU, which was originally signed in Tallinn in 2007 and extended in 2015, further enhances cooperation between educational, …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO August 2, 2019 U.S. Withdrawal from the INF Treaty August 2, 2019 On February 2, 2019, the United States provided its six-month notice of withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty due to the Russian Federation’s continuing violation of the treaty. The U.S. withdrawal pursuant to Article …
Read More» Thursday, July 25 Operation Rapid Forge, run out of Spangdahlem Air Base (AB) in Germany from July 8-25, completed forward deployments to host nation bases in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland today. Through the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) funding and under United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE) leadership, Operation Rapid Forge increases …
Read More» Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Representatives from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) arrive in Tallinn this week to support the Women in Science (WiSci) STEAM Camp for Girls. WiSci is a public-private partnership between the Department of State, the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up initiative, Intel, Google, …
Read More» Monday, July 22 Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Affairs Andrea L. Thompson will be in Tallinn July 23-24 to conduct bilateral meetings with Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Kristjan Prikk, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Paul Teesalu and Ambassador Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar. While in Estonia, Under Secretary Thompson will deliver remarks at the …
Read More» Tuesday, July 16 U.S. Marines arrive in Tallinn this week from Norway, Germany, and the United States to support the Women in Science (WiSci) STEAM Camp for Girls. WiSci is a public-private partnership between the Department of State, the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up initiative, Intel, Google, NASA, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the …
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Thursday, July 11 General David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, will visit Estonia July 13-14 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Estonian Air Force. During his visit, he will meet with leadership from the Ministry of Defense and Estonian Defense Forces, and will attend the air …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 9, 2019 On July 9, Under Secretary Hale will arrive in Helsinki, where he will meet with Finnish officials and the Political Directors of the 28 EU Member States to discuss, among other shared interests, Transatlantic security. Under Secretary Hale will …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Estonia and the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships are joining with Girl Up, an initiative of the United Nations Foundation, and U.S. Embassies in Latvia, Poland, and Georgia to host a Women in Science (WiSci) STEAM Camp for Girls in Tallinn from July 14 to 27, 2019. Held at the Tallinn University of …
Read More» Media Note U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokeperson JUNE 7, 2019 The following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Republic of Estonia. Cybersecurity policymakers from the United States and Estonia convened for their third bilateral cybersecurity consultation in Tallinn, June 7, 2019, to affirm their …
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Thursday, June 20 Major General Linda L. Singh, the adjutant general of Maryland, visited Estonia June 17-20 in order to meet with Estonian military and civilian counterparts and discuss cooperation in cyber matters, education, and defense issues. “There are no limits to our partnership, and meeting here in Estonia, and building those personal connections are …
Read More» Wednesday, June 26 The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Program donated diving equipment to the Estonian Rescue Board and conducted a series of diver trainings throughout June 2019. U.S. Navy Divers from the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) were deployed June 2-16 as part of the EUCOM HMA Program to complete a …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State JUNE 11, 2019 Women around the world have an essential role in conflict prevention and resolution, security provision, peace processes, and countering terrorism. For over a decade, the United States has been a leader in promoting global peace and stability by empowering women to take on those …
Read More» Friday, June 14, 2019 The United States Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Command Surgeon, the Estonian Defense Forces, the Medical Rehabilitation Clinic, and the East Tallinn Central Hospital are co-hosting the International Military Rehabilitation Symposium in Tallinn June 19-20. Representatives from Romania, Lithuania, Georgia, Ukraine, and the UK will also participate …
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Wednesday, June 12 The United States, Estonia, and 16 of their NATO Allies and partners are coming together June 9-21 as part of the 47th annual exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. This multinational training is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, engaging 8,600 maritime, ground, and air force personnel led by the …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release June 5, 2019 MEDIA NOTE The 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES 2019), co-hosted by the U.S. and Dutch governments, showcased the depth and breadth of innovations that are improving lives around the world, and the critical role of governments in enabling environments for innovation to thrive. With a …
Read More» Wednesday, June 5 U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Tom Yazdgerdi will visit Estonia June 6-8 to meet with representatives of the Estonian Jewish community and government officials, as well as to visit Holocaust memorials and sites of significance to the Jewish community. The United States is committed to the post-Holocaust imperative: Never Again. As …
Read More» Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2019 As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions that LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute …
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Estonian civil defense students learn first aid from U.S. Marines Thursday, May 30 U.S. Marines arrived in Tallinn May 25 ahead of the 47th annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). These service members will visit local schools and take part in community engagements across Estonia, giving demonstrations in first aid, orienteering, and teamwork. BALTOPS is …
Read More» Tuesday, May 21st The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn is bringing together experts representing Estonia, Russia, Latvia, Finland, the United States, and the World Health Organization (WHO) from May 23 to 24 in Narva to discuss best practices in ending the transmission of HIV/AIDS as well as its intersection with opioid abuse in the Baltic Sea …
Read More» Monday, May 20, 2019 U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Marshall Billingslea visited Tallinn May 16 – 19 to meet with banking oversight officials as well as representatives from Estonia’s banking sector. Assistant Secretary Billingslea also had an opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Ratas and President Kaljulaid. In …
Read More» Monday, May 20th U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities Dr. James H. Anderson visited Estonia May 16 – 18 in order to meet with Ministry of Defense and Estonian Defense Forces’ leadership and discuss opportunities to deepen the U.S.-Estonia defense relationship. The Assistant Secretary’s visit underscored the United States’ ironclad commitment …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn is pleased to announce that motivational musician Wordsmith will be touring Estonia with a series of free, family-friendly concerts May 20-24. The musician and his band will visit eight cities, with evening programs open to the public in Valga, Narva, Kiviõli, and Tallinn. Wordsmith, born Anthony Parker, is a Baltimore-based …
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For Immediate Release, May 9, 2019 The deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), Major General Andrew Rohling, visited Estonia for the first time May 7-8. During his two-day visit, he traveled to Tapa base for meetings with Estonian Defense Forces and UK Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battlegroup leadership. While in Tapa, Major General …
Read More» 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 …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Hosting Girls’ STEAM Camp in Tallinn with Google, Intel Experts The U.S. Embassy in Estonia is partnering with the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign and U.S. Embassies in Latvia, Poland, and Georgia to host a Women in Science (WiSci) STEAM Camp for Girls in Tallinn from July 14 to 27, 2019. This program is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department …
Read More» For immediate release March 18, 2019 We condemn in the strongest possible terms the verbal attack on Rabbi Shmuel Kot that took place on Saturday in Tallinn. Hateful language of this nature, whether directed at an individual’s religion, race, ethnicity, gender, or other core identities has no place in modern society. Words matter and can lead …
Read More» Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC March 15, 2019 Today, the United States, EU, and Canada took coordinated action in response to Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine by imposing sanctions on individuals who orchestrated the unjustified November 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait. Additionally, the United States imposed sanctions …
Read More» Photo: U.S. Embassy In an inauguration ceremony attended by Minister of Defense Jüri Luik at Ämari Air Base on Tuesday, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Horst remarked how Estonia’s recent acquisition of two American C-145 aircraft illustrated the United States’ enduring commitment to its Baltic partner and NATO ally. “This C-145 aircraft is the latest tangible …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 4, 2019 The United States applauds the people of Venezuela for their actions to create a peaceful democratic transition, and congratulates Interim President Juan Guaido on his successful diplomatic efforts in the region and safe return to Venezuela. The United States and freedom-loving nations …
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Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2019 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN PRESS CONFERENCE JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 2:15 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking the Prime Minister and President of Vietnam. We’re in Hanoi. It’s an …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 27, 2019 Five years ago, Russia’s occupation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula fueled an escalation of Russian aggression. Russia attempted to upend the international order, undermined basic human freedoms, and weakened our common security. The world has not forgotten the cynical lies Russia employed …
Read More» Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC February 26, 2019 Four years ago, former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, a leading figure in Russia’s democratic movement, was gunned down outside the walls of the Kremlin. Although five men were convicted for carrying out his assassination, the United States continues to call on Russian authorities …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 24, 2019 Congratulations to the people of Estonia on your 101st anniversary of independence. On behalf of the United States government, I want to thank Estonia for your unwavering commitment to our transatlantic community and your dedication to promoting peace, prosperity, and freedom. The …
Read More» Press Release February 21, 2019 U.S. Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2, traveled through the Baltic region February 19-21 and met with key leaders in Estonia, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to NATO and the importance of strengthening interoperability with allies and partners at all levels. “We train together to enhance our …
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February 15, 2019 On Friday, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Horst visited the NATO Winter Camp training event at the Tapa Army Base in Tapa, Estonia. The exercise, which brings together over 1,000 service members from the Estonian Defense Forces’ (EDF) Scouts Battalion, NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battlegroup, the Estonian Defense League, the Maryland National …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 4, 2019 Recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s Interim President by Several European Countries We welcome the decision today by Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to recognize …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 1, 2019 Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. At the core of President Trump’s foreign policy are a few very, very simple truths. The security of the American people must be our greatest consideration, the agreements into which we …
Read More» Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2019 For far too long, Russia has violated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with impunity, covertly developing and fielding a prohibited missile system that poses a direct threat to our allies and troops abroad. Tomorrow, the United States will suspend its obligations under the …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 28, 2019 Today, the United States has taken necessary actions to prevent the illegitimate former Maduro regime from further plundering Venezuela’s assets and natural resources. The United States has determined that persons operating in Venezuela’s oil sector may now be subject to sanctions pursuant …
Read More» Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO January 25, 2019 Greece Ratifies Prespa Agreement The United States welcomes the decision by Greece’s Parliament to ratify the Prespa Agreement. The leaders of Greece demonstrated vision, courage, and persistence in their pursuit of a solution to the name dispute, which will allow the future …
Read More» Chinese Actors Compromise Global Managed Service Providers Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 20, 2018 Since at least 2014, Chinese cyber actors associated with the Chinese Ministry of State Security have hacked multiple U.S. and global managed service and cloud providers. These Chinese actors used this access to compromise the networks …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 19, 2018 Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury took joint action against Russia’s continued and blatant disregard for international norms. Specifically, the State Department added 12 individuals and entities to the List of Specified Persons (LSP) pursuant to Section 231 of the Countering America’s …
Read More» Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 15, 2018 The United States welcomes recent steps by the EU and its Member States to hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Ukraine. The European Parliament’s December 12 resolution reiterates the importance of Ukraine’s role in the European energy supply network and condemns the construction of …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, …
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea that occurred November 25 as Ukrainian vessels attempted to transit through the Kerch Strait. Reports that Russian vessels rammed and fired on the Ukrainian ships, injuring Ukrainian crewmen, …
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC November 20, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. Happy Thanksgiving.I want to touch on five topics today. First, the United States today sanctioned an international network that the Iranian regime and Russia are using to provide millions of barrels of oil to the Assad regime. …
Read More» F-15 and KC-135 Presence in Estonia Highlights Capabilities, Demonstrates U.S. Commitment to Allies & Partners This week, Ämari Airbase hosts several F-15E Strike Eagles from the 492nd Fighter Squadron from RAF Lakenheath and KC-135 stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing from RAF Mildenhall, England. On hosting these KC-135 refueling tankers and F-15E aircraft in Estonia, U.S. …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO THE 73RD SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood …
Read More» September 17, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn and Riigikogu are pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit titled, “Celebrating the Centennials of Baltic Independence and U.S.-Baltic Relations” in the Riigikogu vestibule on Tuesday, September 18th at 1:30pm. Remarks will be delivered by members of the Riigikogu as well as U.S. Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Clifford …
Read More» September 4, 2018 The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), U.S. Embassy Tallinn, and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) are pleased to announce the launch of the second annual Transatlantic Business Awards program. Dedicated to strengthening transatlantic economic ties and acknowledging outstanding and innovative achievements by Estonian-based companies and individuals in the U.S. …
Read More» For Immediate Release REMARKS July 25, 2018 Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee July 25, 2018 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, and distinguished members. Thank you for the opportunity to be with you today. During my confirmation hearing you asked …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that an American Navy ship – the USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81) – pulled into Muuga harbor on July 23. Routine port calls such as these strengthen the relationship between Estonia and the U.S. and help to maintain a safe and secure maritime environment. This port visit also …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 11, 2018 Chief of Mission Residence Brussels, Belgium 9:13 A.M. CEST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Good morning, everybody. Good morning to the media — the legitimate media and the fake-news media. Good morning to them. A lot of good people here. Surprising. Q …
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Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit June 12, 2018 President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2018 With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the …
Read More» Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 14, 2018 Today I am proud to celebrate the opening of the United States Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. This significant event fulfills a promise made by President Trump. As he proclaimed on December 6, 2017, “Seventy years ago, the United States, under President Truman, …
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Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 9, 2018 On Europe Day, we send our congratulations to the citizens of the European Union. The United States recognizes the EU as one of our closest partners on our most important objectives abroad. For decades, the EU has collaborated with the U.S. on a …
Read More» May 8, 2018 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:37 P.M. EDT AMBASSADOR BOLTON: Well, I don’t really have much to add to the President’s speech. I think the decision is very clear. I think it’s a firm statement of American resolve to prevent not only Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but a ballistic missile …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Secretary of State Mike Pompeo At Swearing-in Ceremony May 2, 2018 Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: This is truly humbling. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for those kind words. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for being here today to honor me …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 2, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF MIKE POMPEO AS SECRETARY OF STATE State Department Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I must say, that’s more spirit that I’ve heard from the State Department in a long time — many years. …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2018 Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 24, 2018 The coming days represent a historic moment for the people of Armenia and its elected leaders, as they embark on the process of forming a new government. We urge all sides to engage constructively, within the legal framework of the Armenian constitution, to ensure …
Read More» G7 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ COMMUNIQUÉ April 23, 2018 We, the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, gathered in Toronto on April 22 and 23, 2018, to exchange views and coordinate action with respect to building a more peaceful …
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Issued on: April 3, 2018 East Room 1:49 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you. Today, I’m honored to host the President of Estonia, the President of Latvia, and the President of Lithuania at the U.S.-Baltic Centennial Summit. Thank you all for traveling to the White House for these really important discussions. We’ve just spent a …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2018 A Declaration to Celebrate 100 Years of Independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Renewed Partnership The United States of America, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, and the Republic of Lithuania, Commemorating the centennial anniversary of independence of …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2018 “We are very protective of [the Baltic] region… We have great friends there.” – President Donald J. Trump BOOSTING DEFENSE AND SECURITY COOPERATION: President Donald J. Trump supports strengthening efforts to enhance the defense and security of our Baltic NATO Allies. …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 3, 2018 Cabinet Room 12:12 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Okay, thank you very much. Today, it’s my pleasure to congratulate Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their independence. That’s really quite a great achievement, and congratulations. And I’m honored to …
Read More» U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson March 26, 2018 On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and …
Read More» Issued on: March 26, 2018 Today President Donald J. Trump ordered the expulsion of dozens of Russian intelligence officers from the United States and the closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle due to its proximity to one of our submarine bases and Boeing. The United States takes this action in conjunction with our NATO allies …
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March 21, 2018 On March 26-30, internationally renowned U.S. cellist Ian Maksin will perform with concerts in Estonia. Free concerts in five Estonian cities will feature classical music, works by Estonian, Russian, and American composers, as well as widely familiar pop-music. Ian Maksin has been described as one of the most versatile, talented, and innovative musicians …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 14, 2018 Four years ago this week, Russia held an illegitimate, fabricated “referendum” in Ukraine in a futile attempt to legitimize its purported annexation of Ukrainian territory. Crimean residents were compelled to vote under scrutiny by heavily armed Russian troops. Russia’s claim that Ukrainians made a …
Read More» March 14, 2018 Press release: Women’s Leadership Development Workshop for HIV/AIDS Community Activists in Estonia and Russia to be Held in Narva, Estonia A Women’s Leadership Development Workshop designed specifically for HIV/AIDS community leaders and activists is taking place March 15-16 at the American Space in Narva. The workshop is organized by the U.S. Embassy …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 12, 2018 Attributing Responsibility for the Nerve Agent Attack in the U.K. The United States was in touch with our Allies in the United Kingdom ahead of today’s announcement, including in a call between Secretary Tillerson and Foreign Secretary Johnson this morning. We …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2018 As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will …
Read More» March 7, 2018 Press release: Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Estonian Counterparts on Countering Threats to the International Financial System On March 6 and 7, Department of the Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea met with his Estonian government and private sector counterparts regarding the continued threats to the …
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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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“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” by Howard Hawks (1953, 91 minutes). Monday, March 5, at 5:00 PM at Narva Central Library (Malmi 8). Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy (Jane Russell) are just “Two Little Girls from Little Rock,” lounge singers on a transatlantic cruise, working their way to Paris, and enjoying the company of any eligible men they might meet along the way, …
Read More» Tuesday, March 6, at 5:00 PM at Narva Central Library (Malmi 8). MELE MURALS (2016) Filmmaker: Tadashi Nakamura Running time: 64 minutes Trailer: https://vimeo.com/155597960 Mele Murals is a documentary on the transformative power of modern graffiti art and ancient Hawaiian culture for a new generation of Native Hawaiians. At the center of the story are two renowned …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2018 President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia, President Raimonds Vejonis of Latvia, and President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania to the White House on April 3, 2018. President Trump and the three Baltic heads of state will celebrate …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 15, 2018 Diplomatic Room 11:22 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police responded to …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 06, 2017 Diplomatic Reception Room 1:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions …
Read More» For Immediate Release State Department Office of Press Relations STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON November 28, 2017 Russia’s Restrictive Media-Focused Legislation New Russian legislation that allows the Ministry of Justice to label media outlets as “foreign agents” and to monitor or block certain internet activity presents yet another threat to free media in Russia. Freedom …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate ReleaseNovember 17, 2017 THANKSGIVING DAY, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On Thanksgiving Day, as we have for nearly four centuries, Americans give thanks to Almighty God for our abundant blessings. We …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate ReleaseNovember 15, 2017 Diplomatic Reception Room 3:35 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Last night, I returned from a historic 12-day trip to Asia. This journey took us to five nations to meet with dozens of foreign leaders, participate in three formal state …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE November 11, 2017 President Trump and President Putin today, meeting on the margins of the APEC conference in Da Nang, Vietnam, confirmed their determination to defeat ISIS in Syria. They expressed their satisfaction with successful U.S.-Russia enhanced de-confliction efforts between U.S. and …
Read More» November 3, 2017 Today in Tallinn at the 2017 Transatlantic Business Awards, Testlio was named the inaugural Transatlantic Company of the Year award for its success bringing innovative software testing solutions to the competitive U.S. market. The Harry and Reba Huge Foundation was selected as Transatlantic Promoter of the Year in recognizing of its achievement in advancing entrepreneurship and …
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November 6 at 3:00 PM Narva Central Library American Space The U.S. Embassy will host an “Ask the Consul” event in Narva open to the public for citizens to meet the American Consul and ask relevant questions. The event will be held in Russian. On November 6, at 3:00 PM in the American Space at …
Read More» August 31, 2017 The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), U.S. Embassy Tallinn, and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) are pleased to announce the launch of a new program, dedicated to strengthening transatlantic economic ties and acknowledging outstanding and innovative achievements by Estonian-based companies and individuals in the U.S. market – Transatlantic Business …
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April 25, 2017 – Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft and approximately 20 supporting Airmen arrived today at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The F-35As are participating in their first-ever training deployment to Europe. The aircraft and total force Airmen and are from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, and …
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In honor of Estonian Veterans Day, all music lovers are invited to a free concert of the United States Army Europe Band on April 23 at 16:00 in Narva Geneva Center. In honor of Estonian Veterans Day, all music lovers are invited to a free concert of the United States Army Europe Band on April …
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From March 30-31, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the U.S. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) conducted the second technical workshop on cybersecurity for Black Sea electric utility regulators in Tallinn, Estonia. The workshop was hosted by the Estonian Competition Authority, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON February 22, 2017 On the Occasion of Estonia’s National Day On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate the people of Estonia on the 99th anniversary of the founding of your republic. Your achievements in advancing democratic values, …
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A delegation of U.S. Senators led by Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will visit Estonia December 27- 28. The delegation will include Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The delegation will meet President Kersti Kaljulaid, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas and other officials to …
Read More» Embassy Tallinn is happy to announce that Maarika Susi, a Garage48 Board Member and Inside Sales Team Lead at Pipedrive, will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. She will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, speakers, and …
Read More» Today, the United States observes the 46th annual Earth Day. The official theme for this year is “Trees for the Earth.” The Earth Day Network has set an ambitious goal to plant 7.8 billion trees before Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020. Embassy staff and family members, U.S. soldiers currently training in Tapa, together with …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that General Philip M. Breedlove, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe received the Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 1st Class from President Toomas Hendrik Ilves. In receiving the award, Gen. Breedlove thanked President Ilves, the Estonian Military and the people of Estonia. …
Read More» The Estonian military received a second tranche of anti-tank missiles on March 20. The $33 million purchase of Javelins was funded with U.S. European Reassurance Initiative funds. The U.S.-produced Javelin missile can defeat any tank in the world and is the standard system used by the U.S. Army. Working together to acquire this important defensive …
Read More» Coming all the way from Houston, TX, the Soul Street Dance Company will bring four amazing break dancers and a DJ to Estonia, performing in Tartu, Tallinn and Kohtla-Järve, visiting schools and hosting workshops and lessons for young Estonian break dancers in different Estonian cities. Soul Street Dance combines impressive athletics with show stopping stage …
Read More» U.S. Soldiers from Iron Troop spoke to kids at Maidla School about their work in the U.S. Army, while learning about Estonia and Estonian culture from the school kids and faculty. The visit by 10 U.S. Soldiers kicked off an America Week being held at the school. As four soldiers grabbed their gear, a group …
Read More» The United States of America has long been an advocate for countries to tackle the tough issue of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease. Through PEPFAR, the U.S. government works with vulnerable, developing nations on a …
Read More» On Tuesday, February 9, eight soldiers from Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry got to experience some Estonian culture when they visited Vasta School to celebrate Vastlapäev with the school’s kids. U.S. Soldiers spoke about the work they are doing in Estonia and showed students some their military equipment. Students jumped at the chance to …
Read More» The best in innovation and entrepreneurial cooperation between Estonians and Americans was celebrated today, with TransferWise taking home the prize for the 2016 Estonian American Innovation Award. Teleport received the Most Innovative Newcomer Award and Garage48 received the Facebook Creativity Recognition Award. “These awards are a great way to honor the innovative spirit that connects …
Read More» The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), and the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia will announce the winner of the 2016 Estonian American Innovation Award at a ceremony on January 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Mektory Center. The award honors innovation and creative cooperation between Estonia and …
Read More» A small group of U.S. Air Force Airmen spent part of the day visiting kids at Tallinn’s Children Hospital on Wednesday. The five Airmen, who are in Estonia with the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), talked to kids about their jobs which covered everything from prepping pilots about the type of weather to expect to …
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Read More» On Friday, November 20, ten members of the 74th “Thunder” Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) from Moody Air Force Base visited Lasnamäe Gümnaasium to play some American football and talk about the importance of sports in their life. High school students asked a variety of questions to the airmen, starting from their work and experiences in …
Read More» U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Arun Majumdar was in Estonia this week and met with representatives from the scientific and academic communities to discuss energy efficiency, as well as ways to advance scientific research collaboration between the United States and Estonia. Dr. Majumdar, who is the Jay Precourt Professor at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia) and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) announce the opening of the 2016 American Innovation Award competition to honor the innovative spirit and U.S-Estonian collaboration. The award, established in 2011, recognizes the best and brightest when it comes to innovation and all that it …
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Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release PRESS CALL BY BEN RHODES, DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS; STEVE POMPER, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS; AND CELESTE WALLANDER, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR RUSSIA ON THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Via Telephone 5:06 P.M. EDT MR. PRICE: Good afternoon, everybody. …
Read More» U.S. Airmen and Marines and Estonian Defense Forces soldiers got to have some fun on the athletic field with Estonian youth during a NATO Sports Day event on Friday. Joined by members of the British and U.S. embassies, the military representing some of the current NATO forces present in Estonia, put the kids through their …
Read More» Hiiumaa Hospital will have another way to transport patients from the island to the mainland for treatment thanks to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Excess Property program. U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Jeffrey Levine and Lieutenant Colonel William NcNicol, chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation, delivered a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter ambulance to the hospital on …
Read More» A delegation of U.S. Senators lead by Senator John McCain will visit Estonia from August 20 to August 21 to meet with Estonian government leaders. The delegation will include Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). This visit is part of a larger regional trip, which will also include …
Read More» John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 22, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which condemned the forced annexation of these brave nations by the Soviet Union in 1940. We remember this declaration, …
Read More» Joint Release Embassy of the U.S. and Estonian Defense League Update: Due to weather conditions, today’s jump has been rescheduled for Thursday, 23 July, from 8am-12pm. U.S. paratroopers currently training in Estonia and members of the Estonian Defense League will conduct a parachute jump exercise from Black Hawk UH60 helicopters on 22 July 2015 at Nurmsi Airfield. …
Read More» Watch the video here. The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. THE PRESIDENT: Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not — a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will …
Read More» Joint Press Conference with Secretary Carter, Lithuanian Minister of Defense Oleskas, Latvian State Secretary of Defense Sarts and Estonian Minister of Defense Mikser in Tallinn, Estonia DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF STRATCOM ARTUR JUGASTE: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the press conference. Sorry to keep you waiting. I am Artur Jugaste, deputy head of stratcom at the …
Read More» UPDATE (June 26): Systems issues that have affected the Department of State’s ability to issue visas are being resolved; all applicants can schedule appointments as normal. * * * * * The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with its visa systems. This issue is not specific to any …
Read More» It was a beautiful day in Narva on Saturday June 6, drawing out large crowds for the 7th Annual Soap Box Derby. The derby is an American tradition that has become a staple of the annual Narva City Days, which has helped foster greater cooperation between the U.S. Embassy in Estonia and the City of Narva, …
Read More» The Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, Major General Linda Singh, had a productive and informative visit to Estonia this week. She met with a number of Estonian officials, including Defense Minister Sven Mikser, Interior Minister Hanno Pevkur, and Commodore Igor Schvede, Chief of Staff of the Headquarters of the EDF). After her meeting …
Read More» Members of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) had a busy day in Estonia, participating in a number of community outreach activities Monday. The crew of the USS VICKSBURG (CG-69) led a group of 11 students from Maardu Gϋmnaasium on a tour of the ship. The students learned about the capabilities of the guided missile …
Read More» Narva Central Library American Corner and U.S. Embassy Tallinn Invite you to a FREE screening of „The Lego Movie” (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, 2014) June 1 at 5:00 PM Narva Central Library, Malmi 8, Narva. The movie screens in English with Russian subtitles. https://www.facebook.com/estonia.usembassy
Read More» Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a call to action, a plea to stand with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex communities (LGBTI) across the world and reaffirm our commitment to the equality and dignity of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or …
Read More» The White House announced on May 6 that President Obama intends to nominate James Desmond Melville, Jr. as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia. James Desmond Melville, Jr., a career member of the Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany, a …
Read More» U.S. Navy music band Flagship will give a FREE concert at Kohtla-Järve Spordikeskus (Ahtme mnt 61) on May 5 at 6:00 PM. Flagship, a component of the U.S Naval Forces Europe Band, is a high energy popular music ensemble that specializes in Current Top-40s Hits, Classic and Modern Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B and Country music …
Read More» Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC On this one year anniversary of the sham “referendum” in Crimea, held in clear violation of Ukrainian law and the Ukrainian constitution, the United States reiterates its condemnation of a vote that was not voluntary, transparent, or democratic. We do not, nor will we, recognize Russia’s attempted …
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