Estonia in UN

Estonian Explanation of Vote on Draft Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Delivered by H. E. Mr. Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative  As the majority of Security Council members, Estonia abstained on the draft resolution, proposed by Russia and China. This text did not...

UN Security Council Press Statement on 19 July Terrorist Attack in Iraq

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack in Baghdad, Iraq, on Monday, 19 July 2021. The attack, which was claimed by Islamic...

Statement by Director of Cyber Security at Estonian Information System Authority Mr. Gert Auväärt at the International Justice Day Event “The Rome Statute at 23: The Role of the ICC in the Regulation of Cyberwarfar”

I am honoured to address you at this event marking the adoption of the Rome statute 23 years ago and to share this virtual panel with distinguished international law academics....

Security Council Press Statement on Colombia

The Members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia, and reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with Colombia to support comprehensive...

Estonian Explanation of Vote on draft resolution on Syria cross-border

Delivered by H. E. Mr. Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative  I thank the co-penholders for their immense work and persistent efforts for maintaining the cross-border humanitarian mechanism. Ireland and Norway have worked...

UN Security Council Press Statement on Haiti

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of the President of Haiti Jovenel Moïse. They expressed their condolences to his family and to the...

Statement by Foreign minister Eva-Maria Liimets in the Security Council VTC meeting on Afghanistan

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...

Statement by DPR Gert Auväärt at the UN Security Council VTC meeting on UNOCA

Thank you Mr. President, I would like to start by thanking Special Representative Fall for today’s informative briefing and also express my appreciation for the work UNOCA is undertaking across...

Statement by DPR Gert Auväärt at Arria-formula meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina

I  fully echo  Günthers introductory remarks. We fully support the work of the Office of High Representative and we condemn all personal attacks on Mr Inzko. 25 years ago, the...