Estonian formin looking forward to close cooperation with US colleague

  • 2025-01-21
  • BNS/TBT Staff

TALLINN - Estonian Foreign Minister said that his US counterpart Marco Rubio's clear foreign policy positions are the basis for successful cooperation.

"I am looking forward to close cooperation with my new US counterpart Marco Rubio. I met Mr Rubio when I was serving as defense minister and I am convinced we will have a good relationship bilaterally and as NATO allies. Mr Rubio is an experienced politician who has clearly expressed his foreign policy positions," Tsahkna said.

Europe and the United States are aligned with largely the same values, views, and strategic goals, according to the foreign minister.

"History has shown repeatedly that we are most successful when facing shared challenges together. Estonia is ready to work comprehensively towards meeting the current challenges of Europe and the United States together," he said.

Tsahkna noted that right now, the most serious shared concern is the increasingly strategic cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.

"Without their support, Russia would not be able to wage war in Europe, and expand its spheres of influence at the expense of the United States elsewhere and grow its war machine. I believe the existing strong alliance between the United States and Estonia is the basis for very close and successful cooperation with the new US administration," he said.