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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe H i g h Co mmi s s i o n er o n Nati o n a l M i n o r i t i e s The Hague, 20 November 2021 His Excellency Tiit Terik Minister of Culture of the Republic of Estonia Tallinn Dear Minister, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to you on your appointment as Minister of Culture of the Republic of Estonia. My office has over the years enjoyed excellent co-operation with the authorities of Estonia, and I look forward to continuing our dialogue with regard to the further integration of Estonia’s diverse society. Estonia has always been a valuable partner to my office. Over the years, successive High Commissioners have presented Estonia’s experience in the field of integration as a possible source of inspiration to other countries facing similar challenges. In May, we were pleased that Estonia’s Integration Foundation participated in a roundtable organized by my office, bringing together the leadership of agencies across the OSCE space working on integration and minority issues. In July, the HCNM, together with the Estonian authorities, organized a study visit to Estonia for a delegation from Ukraine’s State Service on Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience; a recently established State agency working on inter-ethnic issues. I would like to reiterate my appreciation to your Ministry and the Integration Foundation for facilitating this visit. Most recently, my staff, as per usual practice, attended the conference on “30 Years of Integration: Success Stories, Challenges, and Unused Opportunities”, and highly benefitted from the interesting debates. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in the near future, either online or in-person, if the situation allows it. In the meantime, as you assume your functions as Minister of Culture, please allow me to wish you every success in your work, and to convey my warmest wishes for good health to you and your family during these complex times. Yours sincerely, Kairat Abdrakhmanov High Commissioner on National Minorities Prinsessegracht 22 Telephone Telefax [email protected] 2514 AP, The Hague (+31) 70 312 55 00 (+31) 70 363 59 10 http://www.osce.org/hcnm The Netherlands