About Political/Economic Section

The Political/Economic section performs three primary functions for the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn:

• Represents and advances U.S. interests to the Estonian government, business community, and public;
• Provides Washington agencies with reporting and analysis of key developments in Estonia’s domestic and foreign policy agendas
• Supports official visitors from the United States to Estonia ranging from working-level contacts up to the President of the United States and  Secretary of State.

Estonia is an active and supportive partner of the United States on issues ranging from advancing global peace and security to addressing the challenges of climate change and greater energy independence. The Political/Economic section reports on major developments in these and many other areas. It also works closely with other Embassy sections on  targeted programs to assist Estonia in a diverse range of issues including HIV/AIDS, human trafficking, money laundering and digital piracy.

The section supports and advises the Embassy's Chief of Mission on constructive engangement with Estonian government officials, NGOs, and private groups to enhance Estonia's military capabilities, promote economic growth and innovation, and to further U.S. business interests.