Estonian officials to have opportunity to learn Spanish with Colombia's support

TALLINN - The foreign ministries of Estonia and Colombia held political consultations in Tallinn on Monday, during which the Colombian ministry proposed to post a Spanish language teacher to Estonia this autumn.

The political consultations focused on global security issues, boosting cooperation between the two countries in international organizations, digital and cyber cooperation, strengthening economic relations, and intensifying tourism and cultural cooperation, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

Cooperation in the field of language learning was also discussed.

"I am very glad that as early as this autumn, with the support of Colombia, Estonian officials will be able to start their Spanish language studies in Tallinn -- a good opportunity to strengthen the ties between our countries," Liis Lipre-Järma, the head of the Estonian delegation at the consultations, said, referring to the proposal of the Colombian ministry to post a Spanish language teacher to Estonia this year.

Liis Lipre-Järma is the director general of the NATO and transatlantic relations department of the Estonian Foreign Ministry. The Colombian delegation was led by Patricia Cortés, European director of the Foreign Ministry of Colombia.