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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
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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
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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
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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 -
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
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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