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
