Estonia–Pakistan relations
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Estonia and Pakistan established diplomatic relations, marking the beginning of a bilateral relationship in 1993 that has gradually expanded over the years. Pakistan is accredited to Estonia through its embassy in Warsaw, Poland.[1][2]
Bilateral political consultations
[edit]A significant aspect of the Estonia-Pakistan relationship is the regular conduct of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC). The Fourth Round of these consultations was held on July 10, 2024, in Islamabad. This round was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan from Pakistan and director general of the Department of Asia, the Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, Ambassador Kristi Karelsohn, from Estonia.[3]
During these consultations, both sides expressed satisfaction with the trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral engagement and dialogue. Key areas of discussion included trade and economy, information and digital technology, and education. The consultations also covered regional and global developments of mutual concern, with an agreement to consult closely on issues of mutual interest at various multilateral forums.[4][5][6][3]
Economic relations
[edit]The economic relationship between Estonia and Pakistan is characterized by modest but growing trade.
Exports from Pakistan to Estonia
[edit]In 2023, Pakistan's exports to Estonia totaled US$13.37 million. The main export categories included:
- Cotton: $5.04 million
- Articles of leather, animal gut, harness, travel goods: $2.43 million
- Articles of apparel, not knit or crocheted: $1.78 million
- Other made textile articles, sets, worn clothing: $1.24 million
- Articles of apparel, knit or crocheted: $915.72 thousand
- Manmade staple fibers: $869.77 thousand
- Cereals: $688.57 thousand
- Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus: $150.94 thousand
- Other miscellaneous manufactured articles and commodities.[7]
Educational and cultural exchanges
[edit]Educational and cultural exchanges have been highlighted as crucial for fostering deeper understanding and cooperation between the two nations. During the Fourth Round of Bilateral Political Consultations, there was an emphasis on enhancing people-to-people contacts, particularly between the academic and research communities of Pakistan and Estonia. The Centre for Strategic Perspectives at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a roundtable discussion with the visiting Estonian delegation, which underscored the importance of these exchanges.[5]
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan participated in 'Big in Asia' held by Enterprise Estonia to boost the trade and cultural ties between Pakistan and Estonia.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Estonia and Pakistan | Välisministeerium". 2012-09-22. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Warsaw - Pak Estonia relations".
- ^ a b Report, Recorder (2024-07-12). "Bilateral political consultations: Pakistan, Estonia hold fourth round". Brecorder. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Pak-Estonia Economic collations".
- ^ a b "Pakistan, Estonia review bilateral ties in diverse areas". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Administrator, ISSI Web (2024-07-10). "Press Release – ISSI welcomes Estonian Delegation for wide-ranging exchanges | Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad". Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "The Observatory of Economic Complexity". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Big in Asia Conference 2024 — Estonia". estonia.ee. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
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