Ambassador of Estonia in Italy

Celia KUNINGAS-SAAGPAKK is Born in Tallinn, Estonia. She is Married with one child.

Professional career

Joined the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1997. Currently Ambassador of Estonia to Italy, Malta and San Marino.

From 2015-2017, Ambassador to Slovenia and Croatia

From 2011-2014, Director of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, MFA

From 2008-2011, First Secretary (Consular and Internal Affairs) Estonian Embassy in Paris, France

From 2004-2008, Director of International Staff Policy, MFA

From 2002-2004, Consul Estonian Consulate General in New York

On 2000 Millennium Summit, Third Secretary, Political Affairs Estonian Representation to UN, New York

From 1998-2001, Adviser to the Secretary General, MFA

From 1997-1998, Internal Auditor, MFA

 

Education

MA in Political Science, University of Tartu

BA in Public Administration and Political Science, University of Tartu

 

Membership

2011-2014 Member of Board, Estonian Centre for Eastern Partnership

2005- until today, Member of the BA degree Curriculum Council, Institute of Government and Politics at University of Tartu

 

Activities

Cinema, literature, travelling

 

Languages

English, French, Finnish, Russian, basic Italian