Estonia in UN

Comment by Amassador Sven Jürgenson on ongoing violence in the occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel

The ongoing violence in the occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel is of grave concern, especially the latest escalation in and around Gaza, reaching a level not witnessed for years. We...

Statement by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson at UN Security Council VTC meeting on UNAMI

I would like to thank Special Representative Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing. We reiterate our solidarity and support to the Iraqi Government and people, who continue to face political, economic...

UN Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo

The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) that occurred on 10 May...

UN Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the atrocious and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Dasht-e-Barchi in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 8 May 2021. The attack, which...

Statement by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson at UN Security Council VTC meeting on UNITAD

Estonia raises the impact of COVID-19 on children in armed conflict at the UN Security Council

Today 7 May, Estonia is organising an informal virtual meeting at the UN Security Council that focuses on the protection of children in armed conflict during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting...

Statemenet by Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets at UN Security Council debate on maintenance of international peace and security

Mr President, Please accept my warm greetings to you and to the people of China. I warmly welcome Your Excellency Mr Bozkir here. I would like to thank the Chinese...

Statement by DPR Gert Auväärt at UN Security Council VTC meeting on Syria chemical weapons

I thank the High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. As always, we appreciate your strong voice on calling for accountability. Estonia welcomes the adoption of the decision by the...

Joint statement by current and former EU Members of the UN Security Council Estonia, France, Ireland, Belgium and Germany on Syria chemical weapons

Read out by Estonian Deputy Permanent Representative Gert Auväärt  I would like to make the following statement today on behalf of the three current EU Members of the Security Council,...

Statement by Estonian expert Rena Tasuja at Russia’s Arria-formula meeting on Odessa events

We strongly condemn the hypocrisy of the Russian propaganda that continues exploiting the tragedy in Odessa, to incite hostility, division and hatred. The Russian Federation deliberately diverts attention of the...