Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Taimar Peterkop will become the new Chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently, Peterkop works as an advisor to the President's National Defence Council. He must resign from one position, as he cannot hold two jobs simultaneously.
Susan Lilleväli, Director General of the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Peterkop must clarify himself which position he will resign from. Tsahkna stated that Estonia's foreign service now needs a strong and experienced chancellor.
Tsahkna added that Peterkop has experience in state governance and security policy. Estonia is in a complex international situation. We must ensure Estonia's independence and strengthen allied relations. We also need to support Ukraine and protect Estonia's interests.
Peterkop previously served as State Secretary and Director General of the Information System Authority. He has worked in the Ministry of Defence and at the Estonian Embassy in Washington. He has graduated from the University of Tartu and the US Army War College.
The previous chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was Jonatan Vseviov. He left his position on November 1. Vseviov joined the Social Democrats and is now the party's candidate for Prime Minister.