Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha took part in the signing ceremony of agreements on the performance of consular functions by honorary consuls of Ukraine in the cities of Tartu and Narva.

The event was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia Margus Tsahkna, Ambassador of Ukraine to Estonia Volodymyr Boiechko, representatives of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic corps, business circles, and participants of a seminar dedicated to the European Union’s free trade agreements with MERCOSUR and Mexico.

During the ceremony, agreements on the performance of consular functions were signed with Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Tartu and South Estonia Mr. Siim Nellis and Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Narva Mr. Allan Kaldoja.

The minister congratulated the newly appointed honorary consuls and thanked them for their readiness to contribute to the development of Ukrainian-Estonian relations, to supporting Ukraine, and to strengthening cooperation between our states at the regional level.

“Today’s ceremony has special significance. It is about strengthening the human ties that bring Ukraine and Estonia closer together every day and make our partnership stronger. Honorary consuls are important bridges between people, communities, educational institutions and business. Their work helps turn friendship between states into concrete projects, partnerships and new opportunities for cooperation,” Andrii Sybiha said.

The minister also noted Estonia’s consistent support for Ukraine and expressed confidence that the honorary consuls’ work will contribute to further strengthening bilateral ties, supporting the Ukrainian community in Estonia, and implementing new joint initiatives.

Andrii Sybiha wished Mr. Siim Nellis and Mr. Allan Kaldoja success in fulfilling their new duties and expressed readiness for close cooperation for the further development of Ukrainian-Estonian partnership.