India-Estonia Strengthen Ties in Cybersecurity

On 11th February 2025, on the side-lines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Estonian Pre and Indian Prime Minister held their first bilateral meeting, highlighting India’s key role in global affairs and expanding cooperation in cybersecurity, digital governance, and trade.

Key Takeaways

Bilateral Cooperation: Both leaders expressed satisfaction over growing ties in trade, IT, culture, tourism, and cybersecurity. Estonia’s e-Government Academy contributed to India’s ICT strategy renewal in 2023.
India’s Global Role: Estonian President emphasized India's importance in international affairs, particularly regarding security and rule of law.
India-Estonia & EU: The leaders welcomed India’s engagement in the India-Nordic-Baltic format and its strategic partnership with the EU.
Russia-Ukraine War: Estonia called for strict adherence to international law and sanctions against Russia, while linking Indo-Pacific security to European stability due to North Korea’s reported involvement in Ukraine.
Digital Collaboration: Indian PM invited Estonian companies to explore opportunities in Digital India and deepen e-governance cooperation.