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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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2.6.2022 | Honorable Håkan Agnevall, CEO and President of Wärtsilä, dear Ladies and Gentlemen, dear audiencehttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/speech-by-minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-at-the-wartsila-sustainable-hub-ceremony
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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
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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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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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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
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5.12.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit Japan on 9–12 December. The purpose of the visit is to deepen cooperation between Finland and Japan, to discuss the current foreign and security policy situation and to strengthen contacts between Finnish and Japanese businesses. A business delegation put together by Business Finland will accompany the Prime Minister on the visit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-visit-japan
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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 -
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
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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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23.12.2022 | Finland is supporting the acute needs of Ukraine’s energy sector and green reconstruction through the new Green Recovery Programme with a total of EUR 5 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-repair-of-war-damage-and-green-reconstruction-in-ukraine
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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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12.10.2021 | The Centre of Expertise, newly established under the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI), will strengthen Finland’s role in resolving the global learning crisis. The Centre will facilitate the deployment of Finnish education sector expertise in development cooperation and support efforts to strengthen equitable and inclusive quality education in developing countries. At the same time,...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mfa-of-finland-and-edufi-centre-of-expertise-in-education-and-development-to-help-in-resolving-the-global-learning-crisis
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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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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
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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
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Finland’s Africa strategy – Towards stronger political and economic partnership - Finnish Government
19.3.2021 | The Finnish Government has approved Finland's Africa strategy on 18 March 2021. 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-1 -
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
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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