Alar Karis

Estonia’s success is supported by friends who help our businesses reach new markets, bring in investment, foster partnerships, and strengthen connections. Today in Kadriorg, I welcomed and thanked those whose contributions are helping Estonia move forward.

Sustainable development financing system needs an up-date and new impetus. It must be transparent, simple and accountable. It has to be led by developing countries choices, supported by international cooperation. I discussed this at the UN #FFD4 Conference in Seville.

Warm wishes to President @EmmanuelMacron & the people of #France on Bastille Day! Estonians join you in celebrating freedom and the shared values that unite our nations. Vive la liberté, vive la France!

Spoke about Estonia’s AI Leap and the importance of using AI smartly: youtube.com/watch?v=8xidIb… #AIforGood

Pleasure to meet @volker_turk. Thank you for a thoughtful & open exchange. Reaffirmed 🇪🇪's strong political & financial support for the @UN’s human rights pillar. In today’s world, we must stand firm for #HumanRights.

Great meeting with @UNCTAD SG @RGrynspan. 🇪🇪 is proud to share its e-government solutions to support sustainable, long-term development in partner countries-empowering them to thrive independently, beyond foreign aid. Also discussed the need for meaningful & achievable #UN reform

🇪🇪 #Estonia firmly believes that AI must serve people—not power. Global cooperation, human rights, & transparency must guide the development of ethical, inclusive, and future-ready AI systems. Discussed this with global leaders in #Geneva. #AIForGood

Grateful to @ITUSecGen Doreen Bogdan-Martin for a warm & constructive exchange. Discussed the urgent need to address GPS jamming & cable incidents in the Baltic Sea. RU’s actions violate ITU rules—critical infrastructure & regional security must be safeguarded.@AIforGood

Taking part in the 160th anniversary of @ITU in #Geneva. Estonian’s🇪🇪 e-governance shows how digital solutions can drive inclusive progress. Let’s bring that same spirit to AI—so tech strengthens democracy, protects freedoms & empowers all. #AIForGood

#Estonians are a nation of singers, & today our great Song Festival begins! The flame is lit, the songs rise. It’s a proud & emotional feeling to be part of this powerful tradition & to stand with our people in harmony. #iseoma

Thousands of dancers filled with joy & energy at the XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma”, showing how dance brings us together. A moment to remember. Happy to share this with Latvian President @edgarsrinkevics, Lithuanian President @GitanasNauseda & First Lady Diana Nausėdienė.

Happy to welcome the President of #Latvia @edgarsrinkevics & the President of #Lithuania @GitanasNauseda with Diana Nausediene in Kadriorg. We discussed Baltic security and cooperation, #Ukraine, regional infrastructure & transatlantic cooperation.

Happy #IndependenceDay to the people of the U.S. & President @realDonaldTrump! The friendship between our nations is profound & enduring. I deeply value your commitment to the Euro-Atlantic security & steadfast support for NATO’s defense & deterrence posture along Eastern flank.

Met with UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in Seville. #Estonia supports UN80 reforms for a stronger #UN. Together with the UN, Estonia works for lasting peace in the Middle East and continues to stand firmly with #Ukraine.

AI is key to building modern public services, from tax administration to data-driven decisions. That’s why #Estonia launched the AI Leap initiative to promote AI literacy among school students — so the next generation can help shape how #AI is used in society. #FFD4

Strategic governance, digitalisation and innovation helps countries mobilise domestic resources and limit costs. At #FFD4 Conference, I co-hosted a roundtable with Sierra Leone Vice-President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh to share #Estonia’s experience.

Discussed with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of Nepal the opportunities to strengthen digital cooperation between #Estonia and #Nepal, and the security challenges in South Asia. I also presented Estonia’s candidacy for the #UN Human Rights Council 2026–2028.

Met with President of Senegal @PR_Diomaye in Seville to discuss the security situation in the Sahel region, the need for #UNSC reform, and digital cooperation. #Estonia is ready to share e-governance experience with #Senegal. Presented Estonia’s candidacy for the #UNHRC 2026–2028

#Estonia pledged at #FFD4 #GovStack initiative: platform to build open, modular digital services to strengthen public administration & improve people’s lives. #Digitalization is not just about technology, digital solutions or systems, it’s about people and choice.

Thank you to HM King Felipe VI and HM Queen Letizia for the warm welcome at last night’s dinner at the Royal Alcazar Palace ahead of today’s discussions at the @UN 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. #FFF4 Photos: @CasaReal