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April 15, 1996

Cable, Secretary of State to US Embassy Tallinn, 'The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Kallas, March 25'

This document details a March 25, 1996, meeting between US Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott and Estonian Foreign Minister Siim Kallas. Discussions focused on NATO enlargement, Baltic security, Russia's aggressive rhetoric ahead of elections, and Estonia’s commitment to reform and sovereignty. Talbott reaffirmed US support for Baltic sovereignty and NATO eligibility, encouraged Nordic-Baltic cooperation, and recommended addressing human rights concerns through the OSCE.

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Case Number F-2017-13804, Doc No. C06697970, US Department of State Virtual Reading Room.

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2025-03-21

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301548

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Confidential