The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jonatan Vseviov, visited the United States in New York on 2–3 June, where he held meetings with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo and UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix.
The discussions focused on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the need for continued support to Ukraine, and the importance of upholding the principles of the UN Charter. Achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine is of key importance, and in order to increase the cost of Russia’s war, it is necessary to continue isolating Russia and condemning its actions in international organisations.
The talks also addressed the process of UN reform, emphasising that its aim must be to restore the UN’s credibility, effectiveness and impact, as well as to strengthen its ability to respond to conflicts. It is equally important to ensure the UN’s readiness to play a leading role in advancing a multilateral, rules-based international order in accordance with the UN Charter.
During the visit, the Secretary General also met with nearly 30 UN ambassadors, including those from Ukraine, India, China, France, Saudi Arabia, the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States. The bilateral meetings likewise focused on increasing the cost of Russia’s aggression. In addition, discussions covered the central role of the UN in upholding the rules-based world order in light of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the UN, as well as Estonia’s candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2026–2028.
