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Estonia–Syria relations are thebilateral relations betweenEstonia andSyria. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1993.[1] Neither country has a resident ambassador. Syria has a non resident ambassador inMinsk.[2]
The history of the bilateral relations between both countries originated when Estonia re-declared independence from theSoviet Union.[a] The two countries established diplomatic relations on 19 May 1993.[3]
Beginning in 2016, more than 200 refugees from Syria displaced by theSyrian civil war were granted asylum by Estonia. While the refugees and their descendants were there, they developed strong ties with Estonian locals.[4]
On 30 March 2021, Estonian foreign ministerEva-Maria Liimets announced that Estonia would be allocating €1.3 Million to the humanitarian crisis in the Syrian civil war.[5] Additionally, they gave 100,000 euros of aid to alleviate the humanitarian situation.[6]
In December 2024, there were 72 Syrian citizens in Estonia with valid international protection status. Estonian Foreign MinisterMargus Tsahkna said that Estonia does not plan to extend temporary protection for Syrian war refugees.[7] In 2025, Estonia protected remaining refugees who have not yet returned to Syria. They would be protected until they return to Syria.[8]
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