News and blog

Maryland Expands Ties with Estonia

By Karl Altau (published in Vaba Eesti Sõna/Estonian Free Word on September 15, 2022) In August, a delegation of 15 representatives from Pärnu County in Estonia visited St. Mary’s County in Maryland, about an hour’s drive southeast of Washington, DC. They were there to promote a budding relationship, which had officially gotten its start in…

Maryland Reaffirms Cooperative Agreement with Estonia: Partnership Maintains Commitment to Security and Educational Exchange

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today joined Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov of Estonia to enact a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Maryland and Estonia. The agreement strengthens a years-long partnership focused on security and commits Maryland and Estonia to an exchange in a number of areas, including economic development, tourism, education, drug abuse prevention, and culture and…

Maryland National Guard Unity Day

On Friday April 12th, 2019 the Maryland National Guard hosted its 14th Annual Unity Day in Baltimore, Maryland. The historical 5th Regiment Armory was buzzing as attendees were greeted by smiles and brochures directing them to the table displays of all the sister-states in attendance. A ceremonial Honor Guard initiated the event with a song…

Mission and Purpose

The mission of the Maryland Estonia Exchange Council (MEEC) is to advance the friendship of Maryland and Estonia by providing opportunities that enhance cultural exchanges and strengthen economic, educational, medical, and political/security links.

The purpose of MEEC is to establish and coordinate agreements of international cooperation between the towns, cities, counties and governments of Estonia and Maryland that implement and enhance the above mentioned links.