Estonia’s resident Embassy opens in Yerevan

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on Wednesday attended the official opening ceremony of the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Armenia, established as a resident diplomatic mission in Yerevan. The ceremony took place within the framework of Minister Tsahkna’s official visit to Armenia and marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries.

In his remarks, Mirzoyan welcomed his Estonian counterpart and described the opening of the embassy as an important step reflecting Estonia’s commitment to deepening ties with Armenia.

“This is indeed a significant milestone in Armenia–Estonia relations,” Mirzoyan said, noting that the decision to establish a resident embassy required considerable effort and coordination within the Estonian government.

He emphasized that the move demonstrates Estonia’s strong support for Armenia’s democracy, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the well-being of its people.

Mirzoyan also highlighted Estonia’s consistent backing of Armenia not only at the bilateral level but also within the framework of Armenia–European Union relations.

“There has not been a single issue raised by Armenia that has not received Estonia’s support,” he stated, expressing appreciation for Tallinn’s principled stance.

The Armenian foreign minister congratulated both sides on the opening, as well as Estonia’s first resident ambassador to Armenia, assuring that the Armenian Foreign Ministry stands ready to provide full support.

For his part, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the opening of the embassy in Yerevan as a “historic event,” noting that Estonia is expanding its diplomatic presence at a time when some countries are reducing theirs.

“This year, Estonia is opening five new embassies, and the first is here in Armenia,” Tsahkna said, calling the move a clear priority for his country.

He praised Armenia’s path toward peace, European values, and prosperity, reaffirming Estonia’s willingness to support Yerevan.

“The highest level of diplomatic commitment is to be present on the ground with an embassy. We are here to stay,” he stressed.

Tsahkna also pointed to practical areas of cooperation, including the launch of cybersecurity exercises involving more than 10 teams simulating responses to cyberattacks, as well as a business initiative aimed at helping Armenian companies access new markets.

Highlighting broader regional cooperation, Tsahkna noted that Estonia is working alongside partners such as Canada, Sweden, and Nordic countries, which he described as “reliable friends.”

He underscored the importance of partnerships in today’s complex global environment, emphasizing that freedom and security require collective effort.

“Estonians will remain your best friends—at least in Europe, and perhaps in the world,” Tsahkna said, reaffirming long-standing ties between the two nations.

The opening of Estonia’s resident embassy in Yerevan is expected to further strengthen political dialogue, economic cooperation, and people-to-people ties between Armenia and Estonia.