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  1. Kauppapolitiikka: Whose star shines the brightest? - Finnish Government

    25.3.2025 | The first issue of the Kauppapolitiikka magazine in 2025 delves deep into current events in international trade and politics. Why is the world economy buzzing, and who wins most when geopolitics change?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-whose-star-shines-the-brightest-

  2. Reform of Team Finland’s foreign functions proceeds - Finnish Government

    5.2.2025 | The operations and management of the Team Finland network will be reformed in cooperation with business and industry, as outlined in the Finnish Government Programme. Business Finland’s foreign functions will be directly integrated into the structures of the Foreign Service by 1 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/reform-of-team-finland-s-foreign-functions-proceeds

  3. Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to meet Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    22.4.2025 | The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, will visit Helsinki on 24 April and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/algerian-foreign-minister-ahmed-attaf-to-meet-foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-in-helsinki

  4. EU development ministers’ meeting to focus on supporting resilience in Ukraine and other partner countries - Finnish Government

    10.2.2025 | The informal meeting of the EU ministers for development will take place on 10–11 February 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-meeting-to-focus-on-supporting-resilience-in-ukraine-and-other-partner-countries

  5. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, communication on artificial intelligence and migration - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s plans to phase out energy imports from Russia, the Commission’s communication on artificial intelligence and its proposal regarding the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU–Mercosur Association Agreement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-roadmap-for-phasing-out-russian-energy-imports-communication-on-artificial-intelligence-and-migration

  6. EU publishes communication on digital foreign policy advocated by Finland - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | Finland welcomes the EU international digital strategy, which was published as a joint communication of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 5 June 2025. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-publishes-communication-on-digital-foreign-policy-advocated-by-finland

  7. Development financier Finnfund’s new investment fund to support digital inclusiveness in developing countries - Finnish Government

    26.8.2025 | The Finnish development financier Finnfund has set up a new investment fund to support the development of digital services and infrastructure in developing countries. The aim is to promote gender equality and financial inclusiveness in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-financier-finnfund-s-new-investment-fund-to-support-digital-inclusiveness-in-developing-countries

  8. Finland to grant EUR 13.5 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance - Finnish Government

    11.11.2025 | Finland will grant a total of EUR 13.5 million in humanitarian assistance at the end of the year. The total funding for humanitarian assistance in 2025 is over EUR 111 million. The funds granted at the end of year will go to humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Nigeria, Sudan, Gaza, Yemen and Afghanistan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-eur-13.5-million-in-life-saving-humanitarian-assistance

  9. Rapporteur Elina Björklund submits her report on reforming Team Finland’s foreign functions - Finnish Government

    31.1.2025 | Rapporteur Elina Björklund submitted her report on reforming the Team Finland network’s foreign functions to Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio and Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman on 31 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/rapporteur-elina-bjorklund-submits-her-report-on-reforming-team-finland-s-foreign-functions

  10. Finnish sanctions authorities remind companies of the importance of sanctions - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | This week, the Finnish sanctions authorities will send a letter to companies cautioning them that they may be used as platforms or targets for circumventing trade sanctions. The purpose of this letter is to draw attention to the sanctions in force and to provide assistance in complying with them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-sanctions-authorities-remind-companies-of-the-importance-of-sanctions

  11. Ukraine Recovery Conference bolsters support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    10.7.2025 | The fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, which started in Rome on Thursday 10 July, has reaffirmed the West’s continued, wide-ranging and long-term support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ukraine-recovery-conference-bolsters-support-for-ukraine

  12. Exports of defence materiel continued to grow in 2024 - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | Exports of defence materiel continued to grow in 2024 Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.6.2025 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has published a report on the exports of defence materiel in 2024. The report provides statistic...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/exports-of-defence-materiel-continued-to-grow-in-2024

  13. Minister Tavio to attend high-level forum on disaster risk reduction in Oslo - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a high-level forum in Oslo on 24–25 March. The forum is organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The event will discuss accelerating financing to reduce disaster risks and to improve global preparedness for risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-attend-high-level-forum-on-disaster-risk-reduction-in-oslo

  14. Prime Minister Orpo to visit the United Arab Emirates - Finnish Government

    10.1.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit the United Arab Emirates on 13–15 January. The United Arab Emirates is a significant geopolitical player in the Gulf region. In addition to economic relations, the visit aims to promote political dialogue between the two countries. This year marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-visit-the-united-arab-emirates

  15. Minister Tavio to visit Zambia and attend LDC Future Forum - Finnish Government

    31.3.2025 | Finland, Zambia and the United Nations will organise the Least Developed Countries Future Forum (LDC Future Forum) in Lusaka on 1–3 April. The Forum will seek innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of LDCs. The Finnish delegation will be led by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio. In addition to attending the Forum, Minister Tavio will have several bilateral meetings, includ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-zambia-and-attend-ldc-future-forum

  16. TSI report recommends actions Finland should take to improve resilience and competitiveness of its eastern border regions - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions

  17. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | On his visit to Finland on Tuesday 27 May, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher will meet with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-emergency-relief-coordinator-tom-fletcher-to-visit-finland

  18. Annex to the Decision

    The amended programme document Interreg AURORA 2021-2027 VERSION 3.0 After reallocation of Interreg NEXT Kolarctic and Interreg NEXT Karelia 1 CCI 2021TC16RFCB027 Title (Interreg VI-A) Sweden-Finland-Norway (AURORA) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Las...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125008

  19. Security and competitiveness feature prominently in discussions at Nordic summer meeting - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | Discussions at the Nordic prime ministers’ summer meeting in Paimio focused mainly on security in the Nordic region and the Baltic Sea region and on the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was held in Paimio and Turku on 26 May. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/security-and-competitiveness-feature-prominently-in-discussions-at-nordic-summer-meeting

  20. Speech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | "Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible—regardless of country of birth and circumstances—can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  21. Opening address by State Secretary Jukka Salovaara at Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission 2025 - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | "We are living through an exceptionally powerful transformation on the international scene. In the current challenging operational environment, we need a strong Foreign Service to promote Finland’s interests."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-address-by-state-secretary-jukka-salovaara-at-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2025

  22. Finland grants humanitarian aid to Myanmar - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | Finland provides humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. The damage caused by the recent severe earthquake in Myanmar exacerbates the already challenging humanitarian situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-humanitarian-aid-to-myanmar

  23. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses single market strategy and customs reform - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions the EU single market strategy and the proposal for a handling fee for goods ordered from outside the EU. The Ministerial Committee also discussed Finland’s positions on the 18th sanctions package currently under preparation and the review of the EU Emissions Trading Directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-single-market-strategy-and-customs-reform

  24. New development policy investment strategy emphasises mobilisation of private capital - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted a development policy investment strategy for 2025–2027. The strategy guides the use of the appropriation allocated to development policy loans and investments in accordance with the Government Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation. The general terms and conditions for development policy loans and investments are published concurrently with the strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-development-policy-investment-strategy-emphasises-mobilisation-of-private-capital

  25. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU leaders’ retreat and future of EU defence - Finnish Government

    31.1.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 31 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the upcoming informal EU leaders’ retreat. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to exercise influence on the future of EU defence and outlined Finland’s positions for the informal meeting of competitiveness and trade ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-leaders-retreat-and-future-of-eu-defence

  26. Minister Talvitie visited Ukraine - Finnish Government

    2.2.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from January 31 to February 1. At the invitation of Ukraine's Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi, the Minister attended an international ministerial meeting in Uzhhorod, Zakarpatska region. It was the minister's first official visit abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-submitted-proposals-for-developing-student-financial-aid-both-essential-and-comprehensive-restructuring-discussed-duplicate-1

  27. Finnish-Ukrainian cooperation project to develop the Ukrainian tax administration - Finnish Government

    7.4.2025 | A Finnish-Ukrainian cooperation project will improve the transparency and digitalisation of the Ukrainian tax administration and its capacity to manage and implement reforms. The project will also support the fight against corruption and Ukraine's EU accession.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-ukrainian-cooperation-project-to-develop-the-ukrainian-tax-administration

  28. Prime Minister Orpo pays working visit to United Arab Emirates - Finnish Government

    15.1.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo cultivated political and economic relations between Finland and the United Arab Emirates during a working visit on 13–15 January. The programme for his visit included meetings with the President and Prime Minister of the UAE and with several ministers. His visit also coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the UAE. Prime Minister Orpo was accompanied on the visit by a business delegation put together by Business Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-pays-working-visit-to-united-arab-emirates

  29. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meet Foreign Minister Valtonen - Finnish Government

    13.3.2025 | The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Finland on 14–15 March on the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the United Arab Emirates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/uae-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-hh-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-to-meet-foreign-minister-valtonen

  30. EU Arctic cooperation under the midnight sun - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | The EU Arctic Forum, to be held at Levi, Lapland, on 26–27 June 2025, gives European Arctic actors an opportunity to discuss the future of Arctic cooperation at its turning point.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-arctic-cooperation-under-the-midnight-sun

  31. Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain: European countries need to increase their defence spending - Finnish Government

    12.3.2025 | Boosting assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European defence were key topics on the agenda when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met for discussions in Helsinki on Wednesday 12 March. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Sánchez also met with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-european-countries-need-to-increase-their-defence-spending

  32. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for March European Council - Finnish Government

    17.3.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 18 March. Items on the agenda for the meeting include preparations for the March European Council and relations between the EU and the United Kingdom. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-3

  33. Entries in the meeting minutes

    29.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(11) Government discussions on the General Government Fiscal Plan 22–23 April 2025 Entries in t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihi+p%C3%B6yt%C3%A4kirjamerkinn%C3%A4t+23.4.2025_EN.pdf/83adc4bc-64f8-17aa-fe0f-abe693209d02?t=1745913885787

  34. EU and Gulf countries agree to deepen cooperation - Finnish Government

    16.10.2024 | In their first-ever summit in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October, the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) outlined a vision for closer cooperation. For Finland, it was important that the joint statement issued at the summit condemn Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-gulf-countries-agree-to-deepen-cooperation

  35. Government outlines its position on the European Commission’s Roadworthiness Package - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament regarding the European Commission’s proposal for the so-called Roadworthiness Package. In principle, the Government supports the proposal’s aim to promote road safety and reduce the negative environmental impacts of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-european-commission-s-roadworthiness-package

  36. Nordic ministers meet in Helsinki to discuss resilience, protection of cultural heritage and skills development - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | The Nordic ministers of culture and ministers of education and science met in Helsinki on 5 and 6 May as part of Finland's and Åland's 2025 co-presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/nordic-ministers-meet-in-helsinki-to-discuss-resilience-protection-of-cultural-heritage-and-skills-development

  37. New heads of mission appointed - Finnish Government

    23.5.2025 | At the presidential session on 23 May, the President of the Republic appointed the following persons to serve as heads of missions: Petri Puhakka, Kathmandu; Kirsikka Lehto-Asikainen, Paris; Eija Rotinen, Bogota; Antti Putkonen, Baghdad; Ville Cantell, Reykjavik; Lasse Keisalo, Lima; Katja Ahlfors, Dakar; Teemu Turunen, London; and Stefan Lindström, Houston. In addition, the President of the Repub...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed-1

  38. Government: Finland continues its strong support for Ukrainian civil society - Finnish Government

    4.10.2024 | Finland is one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine in Europe. Finland has sent wide-ranging support to Ukraine; defence material; civilian material; humanitarian aid; and development cooperation. In a short period, Ukraine has become Finland’s most significant partner in development cooperation. Finland also supports Ukraine as part of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-finland-continues-its-strong-support-for-ukrainian-civil-society

  39. Elina Björklund to prepare reform of Team Finland network of business services abroad - Finnish Government

    28.6.2024 | On 27 June 2024, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio appointed Elina Björklund (M.Sc., Economics), Chairperson of the Board of Reima Group, to serve as the rapporteur preparing the reform of the Team Finland network of business services abroad to integrate the foreign functions of Business Finland with the Foreign Service.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/elina-bjorklund-to-prepare-reform-of-team-finland-network-of-business-services-abroad

  40. Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU-GCC summit and European Council in Brussels - Finnish Government

    15.10.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings in Brussels: the EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday 16 October and the European Council beginning on Thursday 17 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-gcc-summit-and-european-council-in-brussels