Estonia to chair NB8 format in 2026 from January 1: support for Ukraine among priorities
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Estonia will chair the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) format from January 1, 2026, coordinating the efforts of eight countries. Key priorities include supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on the aggressor.
Starting January 1, 2026, Estonia will assume the presidency of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) format – a regional association that includes Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. Throughout the year, Tallinn will coordinate the efforts of the Nordic and Baltic countries to strengthen security and enhance the region's influence on the international stage. This was reported by ERR, writes UNN.
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The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has identified strengthening regional cooperation and deepening strategic integration as key areas of work. According to Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, NB8 countries together have significantly more weight in the Euro-Atlantic space than individually.
We want to be seen as a united and strong region, which, despite the relatively small size of its states, is one of the key economic and political partners
Support for Ukraine and pressure on the aggressor
One of the main priorities of the Estonian presidency remains comprehensive support for Ukraine and maintaining the region's leading role in exerting pressure on Russia. Estonia aims to strengthen transatlantic ties and ensure the solidarity of the Nordic and Baltic countries on issues of collective security.
Our goal is to be leaders both in supporting Ukraine and in strengthening transatlantic ties
Estonia's presidency of the NB8 format will last until the end of 2026.
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