A very significant step forward was the establishment of the ferry line between Tallinn and Helsinki, which allowed Finnish tourists to visit Estonia, and several Estonians to go to Finland. In dealings with the Estonians abroad, the Estonian Communist Party demanded for the establishment of a separate agency, which would be under the control of the authorities, yet, it allowed cultural exchange with the Estonian communities abroad.
Eriti oluline oli Tallinn-Helsingi laevaliini avamine, mis võimaldas Soome turistidel Eestit külastada, mitmed eestlased said minna ka Soome. Välis-Eestiga suhtlemiseks moodustati EKP nõudmisel eraldi agentuur (VEKSA), mis oli küll võimude kontrolli all, kuid võimaldas siiski kultuurilist suhtlust väliseestlastega.