Denmark and Estonia
Denmark and Estonia share a longstanding relationship with deeply rooted historical and cultural ties, enhanced by robust bilateral cooperation on common international issues.
In 2021, Denmark celebrated the 100th anniversary of its recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with Estonia following the independence of the Baltic countries in 1918. Denmark officially recognized Estonia on 5 February 1921. Furthermore, 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations after the Baltic countries regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Denmark restored its diplomatic relations with Estonia on 24 August 1991, preceded by the signing of a “Joint Protocol on Cooperation between the Kingdom of Denmark and the Republic of Estonia” by Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen and Foreign Minister Lennart Meri on March 11, 1991.
Over the past 30 years, cooperation between Denmark and Estonia has developed significantly, bolstered by their membership in both the EU and NATO, which has reinforced shared values and cooperation. Today, Denmark and Estonia collaborate closely on various fronts, including regional security, digital innovation, the advancement of green technologies, and the promotion of human rights.
To learn more about the Danish and Estonian relations, visit the website of the Embassy of Estonia in Copenhagen.
In 2021, Denmark celebrated the 100th anniversary of its recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with Estonia following the independence of the Baltic countries in 1918. Denmark officially recognized Estonia on 5 February 1921. Furthermore, 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations after the Baltic countries regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Denmark restored its diplomatic relations with Estonia on 24 August 1991, preceded by the signing of a “Joint Protocol on Cooperation between the Kingdom of Denmark and the Republic of Estonia” by Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen and Foreign Minister Lennart Meri on March 11, 1991.
Over the past 30 years, cooperation between Denmark and Estonia has developed significantly, bolstered by their membership in both the EU and NATO, which has reinforced shared values and cooperation. Today, Denmark and Estonia collaborate closely on various fronts, including regional security, digital innovation, the advancement of green technologies, and the promotion of human rights.
To learn more about the Danish and Estonian relations, visit the website of the Embassy of Estonia in Copenhagen.