The new U.S. ambassador to Estonia has arrived in Tallinn and met with President Alar Karis and Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) on Wednesday.
There has been no U.S. ambassador in Estonia since January, after George P. Kent left the role when the Biden administration left office.
Pipko, an Estonian-born lawyer, was confirmed as ambassador last month. He handed over his credentials to Karis on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the president emphasized the strong relations between Estonia and the United States and asked that greetings be conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Karis said the presence of U.S. military personnel is crucial to the security of the Baltic region and is “a credible deterrent and a clear message to anyone seeking to undermine the region’s security.”
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