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  1. Ambassador to Ireland, non-resident Ambassadors and Under-Secretary of State for International Trade - Finnish Government

    11.8.2023 | At the presidential session on Friday 11 August, the President of the Republic appointed a new Ambassador to Ireland and new non-resident Ambassadors to Djibouti, South Sudan, Malta and San Marino. In addition, the Government appointed a new Under-Secretary of State for International Trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-to-ireland-non-resident-ambassadors-and-under-secretary-of-state-for-international-trade

  2. Finland brings action against Commission before EU Court of Justice concerning emissions trading - Finnish Government

    23.9.2025 | On 19 September, Finland brought an action against the European Commission before the Court of Justice of the European Union. In its action, Finland calls on the Court of Justice to repeal part of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1253, which amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1122 on the operation of the Union Registry for the EU Emissions Trading System.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-brings-action-against-commission-before-eu-court-of-justice-concerning-emissions-trading

  3. Director General and Deputy Director General of Legal Service and Deputy Director General of Department for International Trade appointed - Finnish Government

    24.8.2023 | At its session on 24 August, the Government appointed Director General of the Legal Service to continue in her duties and new Deputy Directors General for the Department for International Trade and for the Legal Service.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/director-general-and-deputy-director-general-of-legal-service-and-deputy-director-general-of-department-for-international-trade-appointed

  4. EU trade ministers to discuss WTO and trade relations with United States - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 27 November 2023. The trade ministers will discuss the preparations for the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, the EU’s trade agreement with Chile and the EU–US trade relations. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-wto-and-trade-relations-with-united-states

  5. Finland to host high-level event on artificial intelligence and international security - Finnish Government

    3.3.2025 | Helsinki Roundtable on AI and International Security, an event to be held at Aalto University on 13 March 2025, will bring together international experts, decision-makers and business leaders to discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence on global security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-host-high-level-event-on-artificial-intelligence-and-international-security

  6. EU trade ministers to discuss economic security and EU–India trade relations - Finnish Government

    19.10.2023 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Valencia, Spain, on 19–20 October. The ministers will discuss economic security and trade relations between the EU and India. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-economic-security-and-eu-india-trade-relations

  7. The Ministry of Education and Culture at the international Educa fair 2025 - Finnish Government

    20.1.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz and the Ministry's experts will take part in the Educa Fair on 24-25 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-at-the-international-educa-fair-2025

  8. Ministers to discuss future of World Trade Organization - Finnish Government

    23.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference on 26–29 February and the preceding meeting of EU trade ministers on 25 February in Abu Dhabi. Finland considers restoring the functioning of the WTO dispute settlement system to be a key theme at the Conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-to-discuss-future-of-world-trade-organization

  9. EU trade ministers to prepare for WTO Ministerial Conference - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels on 22–23 January. The meeting will focus on preparations for the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Ministerial Conference, and the ministers will also discuss the matter with WTO Director-General. Further, the ministers will discuss the contribution of trade policy to the prosperity and resilience of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-prepare-for-wto-ministerial-conference

  10. International Maritime Organization reached provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport - Finnish Government

    11.4.2025 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 7–11 April 2025. After challenging negotiations, the Committee’s 83rd session reached a provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The final decisions are to be made in October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-reached-provisional-agreement-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport

  11. EU trade ministers to discuss trade relations with United States and China - Finnish Government

    24.5.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on Thursday 25 May. The trade ministers will discuss the EU’s trade relations with the United States and China and preparations for the next Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-trade-relations-with-united-states-and-china

  12. Minister Ranne: Finland’s cooperation with Canada is yielding results - Finnish Government

    4.8.2026 | On 31 July 2026, the state-owned special assignment company Arctia, which operates under the ownership steering of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, signed a chartering agreement to operate a multi-purpose icebreaker in the Canadian Arctic in late 2026. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-s-cooperation-with-canada-is-yielding-results-

  13. Study: Nearly half of Finnish companies have encountered barriers to international trade, global political situation shakes up companies’ supply chains - Finnish Government

    13.3.2023 | As many as 41% of Finnish companies have experienced trade barriers in their international operations in recent years. Most of the examined trade barriers between 2019 and 2022 occurred in countries outside the EU, especially in Russia, the United States and China. However, according to a study conducted by ETLA Economic Research for the Finnish Government, companies also encountered trade barriers in the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-nearly-half-of-finnish-companies-have-encountered-barriers-to-international-trade-global-political-situation-shakes-up-companies-supply-chains

  14. EU development and trade ministers to discuss support for Ukraine and global trade relations - Finnish Government

    8.3.2023 | The meeting agenda will also include global health and the EU’s competitiveness. Finland is represented by the Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-and-trade-ministers-to-discuss-support-for-ukraine-and-global-trade-relations

  15. Trade and development on the agenda during Minister Tavio’s visit to Stockholm - Finnish Government

    8.12.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will make his first visit to Stockholm, Sweden on 11 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-and-development-on-the-agenda-during-minister-tavio-s-visit-to-stockholm

  16. Kauppapolitiikka: Bleak outlook for open trade - Finnish Government

    22.3.2023 | Will government support undo fair competition, asks the March issue of Kauppapolitiikka magazine. The issue’s theme is the future of open trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-bleak-outlook-for-open-trade

  17. Closing remarks by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at the LDC Future Forum in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    7.3.2024 | Distinguished ministers, Under Secretary-General, Permanent representatives, dear friends, It is my great pleasure and honor to close the second LDC Future Forum in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/closing-remarks-by-minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-ville-tavio-at-the-ldc-future-forum-in-helsinki

  18. Finland’s trade dependence on China at EU average - Finnish Government

    3.3.2023 | Commerce accounts for most of Finland’s imports from China, while exports to China are centred around large industrial companies, according to a report on Finland’s trade dependence on China. The report was coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. It is a collection of information and figures to support discussions on Finland’s dependence on China.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-trade-dependence-on-china-at-eu-average

  19. 12th package of sanctions tightens foreign trade restrictions and introduces new measures to combat sanctions circumvention - Finnish Government

    18.12.2023 | The EU’s new restrictive measures against Russia include a ban on the import of diamonds, a tighter oil price cap and a broader scope of prohibitions on imports, exports and transit of goods. A new measure will require Russian-owned companies operating in the EU to provide notification of transfers of funds. Sanctions on individuals will be targeted at persons organising illegal elections in the territor...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/12th-package-of-sanctions-tightens-foreign-trade-restrictions-and-introduces-new-measures-to-combat-sanctions-circumvention

  20. Finland is taking climate action — read about climate solutions on trade and development wall calendar for 2024 - Finnish Government

    11.12.2023 | The two Finnish-language magazines on trade and development policy, Kehitys and Kauppapolitiikka, issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, have published a wall calendar for 2024. The calendar presents climate solutions developed by Finnish companies with the support of development cooperation funds and, more broadly, global climate action carried out as part of development cooperation. The calen...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-is-taking-climate-action-read-about-climate-solutions-on-trade-and-development-wall-calendar-for-2024

  21. Trade policy does not pay sufficient attention to persons with disabilities, report by Ministry for Foreign Affairs finds - Finnish Government

    26.9.2023 | International trade impacts the goods and services that are produced and consumed in countries. It also affects employment opportunities and working conditions. Not everyone is able to benefit, however. Disadvantaged groups, such as persons with disabilities have limited access to the opportunities generated by trade and they disproportionately shoulder adjustment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-policy-does-not-pay-sufficient-attention-to-persons-with-disabilities-report-by-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-finds

  22. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU Preparedness Union and Internal Security Strategies - Finnish Government

    9.5.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 9 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposals for a Preparedness Union Strategy and an Internal Security Strategy. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Common European System for Returns, the EU-UK Summit and e-commerce.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-preparedness-union-and-internal-security-strategies

  23. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio's speech at the 2023 annual meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    21.8.2023 | The focus of the Government Programme is on promoting exports and investments, which will support the access of Finnish companies to the growing markets, says Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio in his speech.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-ville-tavio-s-speech-at-the-2023-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  24. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss NATO Summit, support for Ukraine and Government Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation - Finnish Government

    5.7.2024 | On Friday 5 July, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy assessed the status of preparations for the NATO Summit following ministerial meetings and discussed Finland’s continuing support for Ukraine, which is defending itself against Russia's illegal war of aggression.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-nato-summit-support-for-ukraine-and-government-report-on-international-economic-relations-and-development-cooperation

  25. Support for Finnish submarine cable project from EU-US Trade and Technology Council - Finnish Government

    22.12.2022 | The Finnish majority state-owned company Cinia is part of an international consortium engaged in planning an Arctic submarine cable that would connect the telecommunication networks of Europe, North America and the Far East. Together with its international partners, Cinia has established a development company to promote this Far North Fiber project that would be the first cable system to pass through the Arctic region, which connects several continents.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/support-for-finnish-submarine-cable-project-from-eu-us-trade-and-technology-council

  26. Minister Skinnari to visit London to discuss trade policy and sustainable development solutions - Finnish Government

    23.11.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit London on 24 November. Minister Skinnari will meet the United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department for International Trade Greg Hands and Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Andrew Mitchell.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-london-to-discuss-trade-policy-and-sustainable-development-solutions

  27. Will sustainable trade make the world a better place to live? - Finnish Government

    28.6.2022 | The Unit for Sustainable Trade was established at the Department for International Trade last autumn. The Unit promotes discussion about themes linked to sustainable development in trade agreements and multilateral organisations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/will-sustainable-trade-make-the-world-a-better-place-to-live-

  28. Support for Finnish submarine cable project from EU-US Trade and Technology Council - Finnish Government

    22.12.2022 | The Finnish majority state-owned company Cinia is part of an international consortium engaged in planning an Arctic submarine cable that would connect the telecommunication networks of Europe, North America and the Far East. Together with its international partners, Cinia has established a development company to promote this Far North Fiber project that would be the first cable system to pass through the Arctic region, which connects several continents.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/support-for-finnish-submarine-cable-project-from-eu-us-trade-and-technology-council-1897270

  29. EU development ministers to seek solutions to international development funding - Finnish Government

    4.5.2023 | The EU Foreign Affairs Council will meet on 4 May in Brussels in its development configuration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-seek-solutions-to-international-development-funding

  30. Trade ministers of the EU to discuss trade policies, the WTO and relations with the United States - Finnish Government

    20.5.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will participate in the EU trade minister conference in Brussels on 20 May 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-ministers-of-the-eu-to-discuss-trade-policies-the-wto-and-relations-with-the-united-states

  31. Private sector investments to be increased in forthcoming funding period of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | IFAD aims to reduce rural poverty and increase food security in the poorest countries in the world. The need for IFAD’s efforts is even more acute following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland and the other IFAD Member States announced additional contributions to the Fund in Paris last week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/private-sector-investments-to-be-increased-in-forthcoming-funding-period-of-international-fund-for-agricultural-development-ifad-

  32. Forum for sustainable maritime trade – Discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the green transition in maritime logistics - Finnish Government

    24.11.2022 | A forum for sustainable maritime trade, convened by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, will take place on 24 November 2022. The forum aims to generate discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the green transition in maritime logistics for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/forum-for-sustainable-maritime-trade-discussion-on-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-logistics

  33. Ministries - Finnish Government

    Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministries

  34. Titles - Finnish Government

    Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/titles

  35. Call for discretionary government grant applications for organisation of continuing training on international environmental law and diplomacy - Finnish Government

    17.10.2023 | Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs will open a call for discretionary government grant applications for the organisation of continuing training on international environmental law and diplomacy. The call for applications will be open for universities and other organisers of continuing training from 17 October to 3 November 2023 at 16:00.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-discretionary-government-grant-applications-for-organisation-of-continuing-training-on-international-environmental-law-and-diplomacy

  36. Minister Skinnari to attend informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Marseille - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | On 13–14 February, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Marseille, France.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-trade-ministers-in-marseille

  37. Government submits its proposal on new Emissions Trading Act to Parliament - Finnish Government

    13.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for a new Emissions Trading Act and amendments to the Act on Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels. The current Emissions Trading Act and the Act on Aviation Emissions Trading would be repealed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-new-emissions-trading-act-to-parliament

  38. Speech by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari at Meeting of Heads of Mission 2022 - Finnish Government

    22.8.2022 | "While Europe stands united in relation to Russia and in condemning military action, we must not ignore or forget Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen and other countries where human rights or the social conditions for living a decent life are under threat. The global need for humanitarian aid is now greater than ever before. No single humanitarian crisis is more important than another. These are always matters of human distress."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-ville-skinnari-at-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2022

  39. Finland in the European Union - Finnish Government

    Finland in the European Union Finland’s goal is a globally strong and well-functioning European Union that promotes the security, wellbeing and economic interests of its Member States and citizens. Finland is an active, reliable and solution-orien...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union

  40. UN high-level week is barometer for international relations - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | World leaders are meeting again in the high-level week of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York. The week is an opportunity for Finland to reinforce partnerships, to emphasise the significance of the UN and multilateral cooperation in addressing global problems and to highlight themes that are important for Finland’s foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-high-level-week-is-barometer-for-international-relations