Malle Talvet-Mustonen
Malle Talvet-Mustonen | |
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Talvet-Mustonen in 2012 | |
| Born | Malle Talvet 16 December 1955 Pärnu, Estonia |
| Citizenship | Estonia |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
| Occupations | Diplomat; literary translator; poet |
| Spouse | Andres Mustonen |
| Relatives | Jüri Talvet (brother) |
| Awards | Order of the White Star, 4th Class (2008)[1] |
Malle Talvet-Mustonen (née Malle Talvet; born 16 December 1955) is an Estonian diplomat, literary translator and poet. She served as Estonia's ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg (2003–2008) and as Estonia's ambassador to Israel (2012–2016).[2][3][4]
Alongside her diplomatic career, Talvet-Mustonen has translated literature into Estonian from English, French and Italian and has published a poetry collection.[5]
Early life and education
Talvet-Mustonen was born in Pärnu on 16 December 1955.[2][5] She graduated from Tallinn Music High School in 1974 and from the University of Tartu in 1980 with a degree in Romance and Germanic philology.[2] The Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary notes additional training in diplomacy in Paris (Centre d'études diplomatiques et stratégiques).[5]
Diplomatic career
According to Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Talvet-Mustonen has worked for the ministry since 1991 and has held posts including chargé d'affaires at the Estonian Embassy in Paris, Estonia's permanent representative to UNESCO, and counsellor roles connected with the UN and other international organisations in Geneva.[2]
Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg (2003–2008)
Talvet-Mustonen served as Estonia's ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg from 2003 to 2008.[2][4]
In October 2008, the Estonian Foreign Ministry reported that she signed an Estonia–Flanders co-operation protocol in her capacity as Director General of the ministry's second political department after returning from her ambassadorial posting.[6]
Ambassador to Israel (2012–2016)
In May 2012, Talvet-Mustonen presented her credentials as Estonia's ambassador to Israel to President Shimon Peres.[2] The Estonian Foreign Ministry lists her term as running from May 2012 until August 2016.[3]
She appeared in international coverage in her capacity as ambassador, including a 2015 feature in The Jerusalem Post about Estonian cultural diplomacy in Tel Aviv.[7]
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance work
Foreign Ministry schedules from 2013 to 2014 describe Talvet-Mustonen leading Estonia's delegation at plenary sessions of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).[8][9] A 2019 report by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research refers to her as the head of Estonia's delegation to IHRA.[10]
Literary work
According to the Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary, Talvet-Mustonen is a member of the Estonian Writers' Union and has translated literature into Estonian from English, French and Italian.[5]
Poetry
- Nähtamatult, lakkamatult (1990)[5]
Selected translations
- Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse (Estonian: Tuletorni juurde), translated with Jaak Rähesoo.[11]
- Marguerite Duras, The Lover (Estonian: Armuke) (bibliographic indexing credits Talvet-Mustonen as translator).[12]
- Jean-Luc Lagarce, Nous, les héros (Estonian: Meie, kangelased), credited to her as translator by the Estonian Theatre Agency database.[13]
Honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) (2002).[14]
- Order of the White Star, 4th Class (2008).[1][15]
Personal life
Talvet-Mustonen is married to musician Andres Mustonen.[7][5] Her brother is literary scholar and translator Jüri Talvet.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Riiklike autasude andmine". Riigi Teataja (in Estonian). 6 February 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Estonian Ambassador to Israel Presents Credentials". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Israel". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Belgia". Välisministeerium (in Estonian). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Malle Talvet". Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary (University of Tartu). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Estonia Intensifies Co-operation with Flanders". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. 15 October 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ a b Davis, Barry (22 February 2015). "The art of diplomacy". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Foreign Ministry Coming Events: 10 – 16 June 2013". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Foreign Ministry Upcoming Events: May 12-18, 2014". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Echikson, William (25 January 2019). Holocaust Remembrance Project report rating European Union countries (Report). Institute for Jewish Policy Research. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Tuletorni juurde". DIGAR (Estonian National Library) (in Estonian). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Eesti Rahvusbibliograafia. Raamatud: registrid 2006 (Report) (in Estonian). Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu. 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Malle Talvet (as a translator)". Estonian Theatre Agency. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Eesti diplomaatide mõtisklusi „Teise tulemise" teemal Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvuse taastamise 30. aastapäeval". Välisministeerium (in Estonian). 28 April 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Ilveselt teenetemärgi saajate nimekiri". ERR (in Estonian). 8 February 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
External links
- Media related to Malle Talvet-Mustonen at Wikimedia Commons
- Malle Talvet at the Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary (University of Tartu)
- Estonian Foreign Ministry press release on credentials presentation (2012)