Estonia–France relations
bilateral relations
Estonia–France relations are the bilateral relations between Estonia and France. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the Eurozone.
History
France recognised Estonia on 26 January 1921. France never recognised the Soviet occupation of Estonia. France re-stated its recognition on 25 August 1991 and both established diplomatic relations on 30 August 1991. Political contacts include visits and meetings at the level of presidents, prime ministers, ministers and members of parliament.
Since 2010, Estonia is an observer on the Francophonie and French is the third most widely spoken language in Estonia, after English and Estonian itself. French is taught in schools throughout the country and there is a French high school, the "Lycee français de Tallinn".
In 2011, a bilateral military cooperation agreement was concluded. The French Air Force participated in the Baltic Air Policing mission to patrol Estonian airspace.
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