The Estonian Foreign Ministry’s September 26th decision to close the Estonian Consulates General in New York and San Francisco (as of summer 2024) has been reverberating quickly throughout the Estonian-American community. This truly unexpected and far-reaching decision regarding these crucial representations will undoubtedly have numerous repercussions and lasting consequences. Closing Estonia´s consulates on the two coasts is a blow to the mutual accessibility between citizens, public, and the Republic of Estonia.

As the organization representing Estonians in the United States, Estonian American National Council (EANC) is encouraging Estonian communities and friends of Estonia nationwide to voice their opinions urging the Foreign Ministry to reconsider the announced closure of these crucial institutions.

For a better result, EANC urges you to be persistent, and emphasizes the need to work together. To learn what more you can do and how to be a part of this urgent effort, please attend our Virtual TownHall meeting Thursday, October 19 at 8pm (Eastern). Attend to share your own actions and benefit a coordinated effort. Make your voices heard on this issue of critical importance!

Step 1> Register for Virtual TownHall Meeting. * will be held via Zoom Tues., Oct 24, 8 pm Eastern

To request more info, email [email protected]

Step 2> Please sign and share this petition (demanding reconsideration of the consulate closure decision),  Change.org:  https://chng.it/QW5SvYZXJQ

Step 3> Continue your statements and articles! Send to Foreign Minister, [email protected] ; Foreign Affairs Committee, chairman Marko Mihkelson: [email protected]

See you on Oct 19th.

Elagu Eesti ja hea rahvuslik koostöö!