Estonia in UN

UN Security Council Press Statement on Yemen

The members of the Security Council reiterated that only an inclusive political solution can end the conflict in Yemen and emphasised their steadfast support for UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths....

Estonia’s first Ambassador at Large for Human Rights and Migration Minna-Liina Lind took office

Estonian Explanation of Vote in connection with agenda item “Non-proliferation”

Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Gert Auväärt Mr President, Iran’s destabilising and malicious activities in the Middle East have been reckless, irresponsible and warrant the full attention of the Security...

Stakeout by Estonia, Belgium, France, Germany, the US, the UK, Norway and Ireland on Georgia

Joint stakeout by Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, the US, the UK, Norway and Ireland I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, the...

Statement by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson in the Security Council VTC meeting on MINUSCA

Estonia highlighted the report of the OPCW on the use of chemical weapons in Syria at a UN Security Council meeting

Yesterday 12 May, a video meeting was held at the UN Security Council on the issue of chemical weapons in Syria, and as the current President, Estonia invited Fernando Arias,...

National statement at UN Security Council VTC meeting on protecting civilians from conflict induced hunger

Delivered by Permanent Representative of Estonia to UN Mr. Sven Jürgenson   I would like to thank all briefers for their overview. Almost two years ago in May 2018, the Council...

Explanation of Vote at the Security Council on the resolution on Libya

Joint press stakeout on JCPOA

Joint press stakeout by Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom and incoming Estonia on 19 December 2019 We, as the current and future European Union members of the Council, believe...

Government adopts the principles of Estonia’s UN Security Council membership

At a cabinet meeting today 19 December, the government adopted the platform and principles for Estonia’s membership in the UN Security Council in 2020-2021, presented by Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu....