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  1. EU competitiveness ministers to discuss crisis resilience and strategic dependencies - Finnish Government

    31.1.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for the internal market and industrial policy will meet to discuss the Union’s measures to develop its crisis resilience. The meeting will be organised by France, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-crisis-resilience-and-strategic-dependencies

  2. Finland’s first donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Côte d’Ivoire - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines donated by Finland have been mobilised. The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated to developing countries arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’ Ivoire, on Thursday 4 November. Based on a joint decision by the EU, vaccines are distributed through COVAX, the global mechanism for equitable access to the vaccines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-donation-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-cote-d-ivoire

  3. UN Humanitarian Conference raises funding for responding to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    10.9.2021 | Today, on 13 September 2021, the United Nations is organising a High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan. The UN estimates that approximately half of the population of the country need humanitarian assistance. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-humanitarian-conference-raises-funding-for-responding-to-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan

  4. Speech by Vice-Minister of the Republic of Finland Johanna Sumuvuori at the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries - Finnish Government

    7.3.2023 | on March 7 2023 in Doha
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-vice-minister-of-the-republic-of-finland-johanna-sumuvuori-at-the-fifth-un-conference-on-the-least-developed-countries

  5. Meeting of Heads of Mission organised virtually - Finnish Government

    18.8.2021 | The Heads of Finnish Missions abroad will convene for their annual meeting on 23-25 August. The meeting will discuss foreign policy, international relations, the state of the global economy and Finland’s positioning in the post-pandemic world. Due to COVID-19, the Foreign Ministry will hold the meeting virtually in its newly renovated premises in Merikasarmi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-of-heads-of-mission-organised-virtually

  6. Social security agreement between Finland and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2022 - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The social security agreement between Finland and Japan will enter into force on 1 February 2022. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, and Takashi Murata, Japan’s Ambassador to Finland, exchanged notes on 25 November to bring the bilateral agreement into force. When the agreement enters into force, workers posted to a Contracting State will avoid double pension and unemployment insurance contributions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-security-agreement-between-finland-and-japan-enters-into-force-on-1-february-2022-

  7. Speech by Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the annual meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    23.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin's speech at the annual meeting of Heads of Mission, hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on 23 August 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  8. Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain seek to strengthen cooperation - Finnish Government

    26.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met in Madrid on Wednesday 26 January. The two prime ministers discussed strengthening their countries’ economic relations and cooperation on a number of EU issues. The security situation in Europe also came up in the discussion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-seek-to-strengthen-cooperation

  9. Finance ministers reach agreement on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Finnish Government

    16.3.2022 | On Tuesday 15 March, the EU’s finance ministers reached an agreement in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko represented Finland at the meeting in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-reach-agreement-on-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism

  10. Finland supports availability of vaccines in developing countries - Finnish Government

    2.6.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 10 million in 2021 to the international Vaccine Alliance Gavi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-availability-of-vaccines-in-developing-countries

  11. Independent judicial systems are the key to combating corruption - Finnish Government

    17.1.2022 | There is great demand for Finnish expertise in the field of the rule of law around the world. The Rule of Law Centre, established jointly by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the University of Helsinki, supports the implementation of democracy, the rule of law and human rights in developing countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/independent-judicial-systems-are-the-key-to-combating-corruption

  12. Lintilä encourages Nordic cooperation in mineral and tourism issues - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The meeting of ministers of economic affairs of the Nordic Council of Ministers was held in Helsinki on Thursday 16 September 2021. The ministers decided, among other things, to increase cooperation in sustainable mineral production and to promote sustainable tourism. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lintila-encourages-nordic-cooperation-in-mineral-and-tourism-issues

  13. Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs to prepare for December European Council - Finnish Government

    22.11.2021 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 23 November. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-of-ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council

  14. New ambassadors to Oslo, Paris and Prague and non-resident ambassador to Papua New Guinea - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | At the presidential session on Friday 25 February, the President of the Republic appointed three new ambassadors and a non-resident ambassador.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-ambassadors-to-oslo-paris-and-prague-and-non-resident-ambassador-to-papua-new-guinea

  15. Finland’s Africa strategy – Towards stronger political and economic partnership - Finnish Government

    18.3.2021 | The Finnish Government has approved Finland's Africa strategy today. It will be used to diversify and deepen Finland’s relations with African countries, the African Union (AU) and regional organisations, with focus on political and economic relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-africa-strategy-towards-stronger-political-and-economic-partnership

  16. Ministry for Foreign Affairs to participate in the first ever Educa goes digital event - Finnish Government

    26.1.2021 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs to participate in the first ever Educa goes digital event Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 26.1.2021 9.20 Type: News item The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is participating in the international programme an...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-to-participate-in-the-first-ever-educa-goes-digital-event

  17. Speech by Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the annual meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    23.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin's speech at the annual meeting of Heads of Mission, hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on 23 August 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  18. Foreign Minister Haavisto met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi - Finnish Government

    25.7.2021 | Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today in Chengdu, Southwest China, and held discussions with him on bilateral issues, EU-China relations and some key international questions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-met-with-chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi

  19. Speech by Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen at the local conference of heads of mission in Ireland - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished ambassadors,
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-tytti-tuppurainen-at-the-local-conference-of-heads-of-mission-in-ireland

  20. Minister Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on the 23rd of August 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-speech-in-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  21. Speech by Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen at the local conference of heads of mission in Ireland - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished ambassadors,
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-tytti-tuppurainen-at-the-local-conference-of-heads-of-mission-in-ireland

  22. Evaluation: Work on adaptation to climate change must be strengthened especially at the regional and municipal level - Finnish Government

    26.8.2022 | Finland has made significant progress on climate change adaptation in recent years, which is reflected in the legislation and strategies of different administrative branches. These strategic objectives should now be implemented more widely by increasing concrete measures both in individual sectors and at the regional and municipal levels. This is according to a new overall evaluation of progress on national climate change adaptation policy published on 26 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-work-on-adaptation-to-climate-change-must-be-strengthened-especially-at-the-regional-and-municipal-level

  23. Finland to support COVID-19 response in India, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Niger - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 3 million to the COVID-19 Emergency Appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to help India, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Niger. Finland will help India with EUR 1 million and the other three countries with nearly EUR 500,000 each. The Finnish Red Cross will also provide material assistance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-covid-19-response-in-india-afghanistan-lebanon-and-niger

  24. EU ministers to discuss energy prices at extraordinary Energy Council meeting on 26 October - Finnish Government

    25.10.2021 | The EU energy ministers will meet at an extraordinary Council meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday 26 October 2021. The only items on the agenda are the rising energy prices and the Commission’s proposed measures to mitigate them. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-to-discuss-energy-prices-at-extraordinary-energy-council-meeting-on-26-october

  25. Energy use of coal to end in Finland during spring - Finnish Government

    1.4.2025 | The use of coal in Finnish energy production will end this spring as energy companies Helen and Vantaan Energia will close their last remaining power plant units using coal. The energy use of coal will thus end four years before the deadline of May 2029 required by law. In this way, Finland is taking another major step towards an energy system that is cleaner, more self-sufficient and climate neutral.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-use-of-coal-to-end-in-finland-during-spring

  26. Humanitarian assistance to six million Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    30.3.2022 | The humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens day by day. According to UN estimates, more than six million people are now in need of humanitarian assistance. Riikka Mikkola, Senior Adviser at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, answers questions on Finland’s assistance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/humanitarian-assistance-to-six-million-ukrainians

  27. Minister Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on the 23rd of August 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/minister-tuppurainen-s-speech-in-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  28. Toward school meals to all - Finnish Government

    16.11.2021 | Barley porridge, macaroni casserole and chicken fricassee - Finns are familiar with the classics of school meals. The international goal now is to include all the world’s children in school feeding by 2030. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, who serves as the World Food Programme (WFP) School Meals Champion, explains why school meals pay off.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/toward-school-meals-to-all

  29. Speech by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä at the Wärtsilä Sustainable Hub ceremony - Finnish Government

    2.6.2022 | Honorable Håkan Agnevall, CEO and President of Wärtsilä, dear Ladies and Gentlemen, dear audience
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/speech-by-minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-at-the-wartsila-sustainable-hub-ceremony

  30. Prime Minister Marin participates in EU-Western Balkans Summit in Slovenia - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | The Summit held on Wednesday 6 October focused on deepening cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans. Topics discussed at the meeting included the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans, deepening economic cooperation and managing the COVID-19 crisis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-participates-in-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-slovenia

  31. New Ambassadors to Finnish missions abroad - Finnish Government

    1.4.2022 | At the presidential session on 1 April, the President of the Republic appointed ten new Ambassadors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-ambassadors-to-finnish-missions-abroad

  32. Finland and United States announce deeper cooperation on digital empowerment in developing countries - Finnish Government

    19.10.2021 | On 19 October, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development Samantha Power and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari announced their dedication to robust collaboration on efforts to advance economic productivity, gender equality and human rights in developing countries through inclusive digitalisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-united-states-announce-deeper-cooperation-on-digital-empowerment-in-developing-countries

  33. Prime Minister Sanna Marin's speech to Parliament on EU policy - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | Referral debate about the Government Report on EU Policy on 24 February 2021. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-s-speech-to-parliament-on-eu-policy

  34. Foreign Minister Haavisto: 2022 – a year of war and solidarity - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | “Even though this year will go down in the history books for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we have still been fortunate enough to record some favourable developments,” writes Pekka Haavisto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, in relation to the 2022 year in foreign policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-2022-a-year-of-war-and-solidarity

  35. OECD report: Finland lags behind in foreign investments – more policy measures needed - Finnish Government

    19.5.2021 | Despite its openness to trade and investment, Finland lags behind the other Nordic countries and Baltic countries as a destination for foreign investments. In 2019, foreign direct investment (FDI) to Finland accounted for 31% of GDP – less than in 2010 and well below the 49% average in the peer countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/oecd-report-finland-lags-behind-in-foreign-investments-more-policy-measures-needed

  36. Finland focuses on climate change adaptation and expertise at the UN Climate Change Conference - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | The Parties to the UN Climate Change Agreement will meet in Glasgow, Great Britain on 31 October–12 November. One of the conference's key themes is adaptation to climate change and its funding, especially in developing countries. The least developed countries and the poorest people suffer the most from the impacts of climate change even though they contribute to it the least.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-focuses-on-climate-change-adaptation-and-expertise-at-the-un-climate-change-conference

  37. Finland nominated its 1000th UN Junior Professional Officer - Finnish Government

    5.8.2021 | Finland has sponsored the United Nations Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme since 1965, encouraging young Finnish nationals to work in UN agencies and international financial and research institutions. The newly selected Finnish JPO will be posted to work in the UN Global Pulse innovation initiative.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-nominated-its-1000th-un-junior-professional-officer

  38. Finland committed to ensuring global access to COVID-19 vaccines - Finnish Government

    15.4.2021 | Finland supports developing countries to fight against COVID-19 with more than EUR 80 million from its development cooperation appropriations. The sum includes a EUR 2.5 million core contribution paid to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, last year. International cooperation is instrumental for defeating the pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-committed-to-ensuring-global-access-to-covid-19-vaccines

  39. Finland donates COVID-19 vaccines to improve global vaccination coverage - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | Finland will participate in the EU cooperation that enables donation of COVID-19 vaccines purchased in advance. During this autumn, about 3.6 million vaccines will be donated to developing countries. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-donates-covid-19-vaccines-to-improve-global-vaccination-coverage

  40. Nepal aims to achieve middle-income country status – commissioned study analyses future opportunities for cooperation - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | Nepal is preparing for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in 2026. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned a study for an analysis of the changing relationship between Finland and Nepal, because the cooperation will expand and partnerships will diversify after the transition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nepal-aims-to-achieve-middle-income-country-status-commissioned-study-analyses-future-opportunities-for-cooperation

  41. Finland to support the development of a social security system in Mozambique - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | Finland focuses on developing a child benefit system in the poorest provinces of Mozambique, as part of the UN Joint Programme. To support the work, a report commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on social security practices in southern Africa has been completed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-the-development-of-a-social-security-system-in-mozambique

  42. Finland invests in climate diplomacy ahead of summits - Finnish Government

    12.2.2021 | Finland invests in climate diplomacy ahead of summits Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 12.2.2021 15.34 Type: News item The year 2021 will be a “super year” for climate change and biodiversity. Finland's own ambitious climate objective...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-invests-in-climate-diplomacy-ahead-of-summits

  43. Finland strengthens its contribution to education in development cooperation - Finnish Government

    29.1.2021 | Finland strengthens its contribution to education in development cooperation Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 29.1.2021 18.15 Type: Press release Finland strengthens its support for education in developing countries as a donor of the ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-strengthens-its-contribution-to-education-in-development-cooperation

  44. Finland submits its draft update of the National Energy and Climate Plan to the Commission - Finnish Government

    30.6.2023 | Finland submitted its draft update of the integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission on 30 June 2023. The energy and climate policy targets of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government Programme have been incorporated into Finland’s plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-submits-its-draft-update-of-the-national-energy-and-climate-plan-to-the-commission

  45. Minister Kurvinen to visit Tokyo Olympics - Finnish Government

    20.7.2021 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen will visit the Tokyo Summer Olympics on 23–27 July 2021. During his visit, Minister Kurvinen will attend the opening of the Olympic Games and show his support for Finland’s athletes. He will also meet with Japanese partners to discuss issues related to education, research and innovation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-kurvinen-to-visit-tokyo-olympics

  46. Prime Minister Marin to attend European Council meeting - Finnish Government

    21.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 May. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include EU action against climate change, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, EU–UK relations and external relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-meeting-5

  47. Prime Ministers of Finland and Estonia: “We will further strengthen relations between our countries” - Finnish Government

    19.2.2021 | Finland and Estonia are launching a yearlong study aimed at further developing relations between the two countries. This was decided when Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met today in Helsinki. Today’s visit was Prime Minister Kallas’ first official visit abroad, which reflects the good and close cooperation between Finland and Estonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-estonia-we-will-further-strengthen-relations-between-our-countries-

  48. Opening speech by Permanent State Secretary Matti Anttonen Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission 2021 - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | Distinguished Ministers and Heads of Mission, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the 2021 Meeting of Heads of Mission! As you can see from the picture, I am here in the familiar Engel Hall in the newly renovated premises of Merikasarmi. While on the face of it this space may appear to be the same as before, the Ritarikatu Hall, where the panel discussions are being held, is not easily recognisable.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-speech-by-permanent-state-secretary-matti-anttonen-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2021

  49. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to attend meeting of EU foreign ministers - Finnish Government

    9.7.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday 12 July. The main topics of discussion will be Ethiopia, the Strategic Compass, and the geopolitics of new digital technologies. In addition, the meeting will approve conclusions on a Globally Connected Europe. The foreign ministers will meet Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs at a working lunch and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs at a working breakfast.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-foreign-ministers

  50. Effective assistance in global crises - Finnish Government

    7.4.2022 | In such humanitarian crises as the one in Ukraine, many actors are involved. How is work divided, where are relief items purchased, and how can private individuals help? Moreover, are available humanitarian resources sufficient to meet the needs of those affected by crises? Riikka Mikkola, Senior Adviser for Humanitarian Assistance at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, answers these questions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/effective-assistance-in-global-crises

  51. UN high-level week begins – Finland’s programme focuses on COVID-19 pandemic, climate questions and human rights - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | The high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, which marks an annual special event for global cooperation, begins on 20 September. The week provides Finland with an opportunity to strengthen its cooperative relations and to highlight themes that are important for foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-high-level-week-begins-finland-s-programme-focuses-on-covid-19-pandemic-climate-questions-and-human-rights

  52. Framework created for voluntary biodiversity markets – cooperation started to boost action - Finnish Government

    25.10.2024 | Financing is needed to preserve biodiversity, both in Finland and globally. The EU Nature Restoration Regulation, the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework call for measures that will require evermore financing, especially from the private sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/framework-created-for-voluntary-nature-values-market-cooperation-started-to-boost-their-development

  53. Ministers for European Affairs to discuss preparations for European Council and rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    18.10.2021 | In their meeting in Luxembourg on 19 October, the General Affairs Council will discuss the preparations for the October European Council, the annual rule of law dialogue and the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-preparations-for-european-council-and-rule-of-law-dialogue

  54. Record number of participants attend Pre-Summit ahead of UN Food Systems Summit in September - Finnish Government

    30.7.2021 | The UN Food Systems Summit will be held at the level of heads of state or government in connection with the UN General Assembly in September. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari represented Finland at the ministerial level Pre-Summit in Rome on 26–28 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/record-number-of-participants-attend-pre-summit-ahead-of-un-food-systems-summit-in-september

  55. Minister of Economic Affairs stresses Finland’s circular economy and energy expertise at Dubai Expo - Finnish Government

    1.10.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will travel to Expo 2020 Dubai with a business delegation on 4–7 October 2021. This is the first Team Finland export promotion visit by a Finnish minister since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-stresses-finland-s-circular-economy-and-energy-expertise-at-dubai-expo

  56. How do we guide Finland forward in the midst of global uncertainty? Ministries’ futures review provides tools for decision-makers - Finnish Government

    12.9.2022 | How do we guide Finland forward in the midst of global uncertainty? Ministries’ futures review provides tools for decision-makers Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.9.2022 12.06 Type: Press release Government Communications Department, Minist...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers

  57. Sami Pirkkala appointed Secretary General of Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | Chief Specialist Sami Pirkkala from the Prime Minister’s Office has been appointed Secretary General of the Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development. Sami Pirkkala has worked on the General Secretariat on Sustainable Development since 2017, first at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and then at the Prime Minister’s Office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sami-pirkkala-appointed-secretary-general-of-finnish-national-commission-on-sustainable-development

  58. Finland grants additional support to help resolve the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    31.3.2022 | Afghanistan is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. At the High-level Pledging Event on Supporting the Humanitarian Response in Afghanistan held today, Finland pledged to increase its assistance to the country, for example, through the World Food Programme. In his speech, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto, who represented Finland at the meeting, emphasised the equal rights of women and girls.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-support-to-help-resolve-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan

  59. Prime Minister Marin meets with Portuguese Prime Minister in Porto - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa on Thursday 6 May in Porto. The main themes of their bilateral meeting were increasing economic cooperation between the countries and topical EU issues. Finland and Portugal have traditionally had good relations, which have been further deepened by EU partnership.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-portuguese-prime-minister-in-porto

  60. Ministry for Foreign Affairs at Turku Europe Forum - themes on agenda include foreign policy, EU export policy and future of free mobility - Finnish Government

    24.8.2021 | On 25–27 August, the Europe Forum 2021 in Turku will gather Finnish opinion-makers and citizens to discuss Finland's role in Europe. The event will offer a wide range of discussions on the future of the EU and the position of Finland and the EU in the changing world order. During the Forum, the Ministers and public officials of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will contribute as speakers to events organised by other parties.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-at-turku-europe-forum-themes-on-agenda-include-foreign-policy-eu-export-policy-and-future-of-free-mobility