Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced today (Wednesday), during his visit to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the upcoming opening of the first Israeli embassy in the country. The declaration was made during his meetings with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, and is seen as a move to strengthen ties between Israel and one of the European Union’s leading nations.
According to Sa’ar, “The friendship between our countries is rooted in shared challenges and values. We are both nations of democracy and innovation. Israel is the ‘Start-Up Nation,’ and Estonia is a world leader in ‘digital governance.’”
I thank Estonian FM @Tsahkna for his gracious hospitality in Tallinn. We had great discussion. FM is a true partner for strengthening relations.
I will soon open an Israeli embassy in Tallinn and together we will take the friendship between our nations to the next level! pic.twitter.com/2wcn5SabRZ— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) July 2, 2025
Advancing bilateral relations
Estonia is considered a particularly advanced country in the fields of high-tech and digital government and is a full member of NATO, the European Union, and other international organizations.
Sa’ar praised Estonia’s technological achievements and said that the embassy’s establishment “will contribute to our economic partnership, help in addressing common challenges, and elevate our relations to new heights.”
In conclusion, Sa’ar emphasized that the move is both symbolic and practical: “It reflects our ongoing cooperation and friendship—and we will make it happen soon.”
