This week, Bucharest hosted the Leadership Meeting focused on public diplomacy as a tool for strengthening regional security, fostering cooperation, and advancing European integration.
The event was organized by the Estonian School of Diplomacy, the Diplomatic Institute of Romania, and the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine, bringing together representatives from Romania, Ukraine, Estonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Moldova, and Armenia along with experts in strategic communication and diplomacy.
Key Discussions & Insights
Public Diplomacy for a Common Purpose – Strengthening cooperation across the Black Sea region. The Estonian Experience in State-Building and Public Diplomacy – Presented by Taavi Toom. Digital Communication & Public Diplomacy – Exploring diplomacy in the digital era. Approaches to Public Diplomacy Training – Best practices from diplomatic institutions.
Estonia places a strong emphasis on public diplomacy to promote democratic values, strengthen international cooperation, and enhance its global presence. It plays a vital role in advancing digital expertise, cybersecurity leadership and European integration, fostering connections with regional and global partners.
At the welcome reception, Ms. Aune Kotli, the Estonian Ambassador to Romania highlighted the significance of public diplomacy in strengthening security, cooperation, and European integration.
Through dialogue and shared expertise, this meeting reinforced the power of strategic communication in shaping a secure and collaborative future.
The Leadership Meeting was held as part of the Trilateral Capacity-Building Initiative, a collaborative effort between the Estonian School of Diplomacy, the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine and the Swedish Institute, with valuable support of the Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV).
The Leadership Meeting was held as part of the Trilateral Capacity-Building Initiative, a collaborative effort between the Estonian School of Diplomacy, the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine and the Swedish Institute, with valuable support of the Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV).
