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  1. 11.10.2023 | Finland unequivocally condemns the assault against Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas. Following the escalation of the situation, Finland will review its Country Programme for development cooperation in Palestine. In this way, Finland can verify that its support is targeted correctly. The report will be submitted to Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-launch-review-of-development-cooperation-with-palestine
  2. 10.9.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed Antti Neimala to carry out a study on the possibilities to allow sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside the Alko monopoly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/rapporteur-to-explore-allowing-sales-of-wines-with-up-to-15-per-cent-alcohol-outside-alko-monopoly
  3. 23.10.2023 | The 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer will be held in Nairobi on 23–27 October. The meeting will negotiate on funding for the next three-year period. The aim is to secure financial assistance to developing countries through the Multilateral Fund.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/meeting-of-parties-to-montreal-protocol-started-aim-to-support-emission-reductions-in-developing-countries
  4. 15.12.2023 | Minister Tavio's opening remarks in United Against Corruption -seminar Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 15.12.2023 10.00 Type: Speech Esteemed participants, Risk management has become an integral part of everyday work for private and ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-s-opening-remarks-in-united-against-corruption-seminar
  5. 17.1.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin participated in several discussions at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on 17 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/marin-emphasises-support-for-ukraine-and-europe-s-strategic-autonomy-at-world-economic-forum-meeting
  6. 8.12.2022 | How do others see Finland and the EU in these turbulent times? The December issue of Kauppapolitiikka magazine views us through the eyes of the world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-hello-world-this-is-finland-calling
  7. 1.12.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and Business Finland will co-host a side event to the Finnish start-up and technology event Slush to offer companies interested in the possibilities of development financing the chance to meet with venture capital investors and UN agencies. One of the development finance institutions present is the ADB Ventures fund of the Asian Development Bank. The Foreign Ministry will announce its investment of EUR 20 million in the fund.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-invest-in-high-growth-companies-solving-development-challenges-in-asia
  8. 6.11.2023 | It's only been four years since Finland's natural gas imports were entirely dependent on the Russian pipeline connection. At the beginning of 2020, the Balticconnector between Finland and Estonia was commissioned, and a year ago, in the conditions of energy crisis, so was the floating LNG terminal in Inkoo. In an amazingly short time, Finland has changed gas monopoly to global LNG market. After ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/radical-events-in-the-finnish-gas-market-security-of-supply-ensured
  9. 2.5.2023 | The negotiations to form a new government began on Tuesday 2 May led by Petteri Orpo. The National Coalition Party, the Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party of Finland and the Christian Democrats in Finland will hold their negotiations at the House of the Estates in eleven different working groups, called tables, which have a total of 18 subgroups or divisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/organisation-for-government-formation-talks-announced
  10. 22.3.2023 | On Wednesday 22 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting, the Euro Summit and the meeting of the EU Energy Council, and discussed the proposal for a regulation on CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-positions-on-ukraine-and-competitiveness-ahead-of-european-council
  11. 1.11.2022 | Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Majid Alkassabi will visit Finland on 1–4 November on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saudi-arabian-minister-of-commerce-to-visit-finland
  12. 19.5.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Boston in the United States from 19 to 21 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-visit-boston
  13. 20.3.2023 | Finland will grant additional EUR 12 million in humanitarian assistance to help earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria. The support will be used to finance food aid, water services, emergency shelters and protection to those who lost their homes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-additional-support-to-earthquake-areas-in-turkiye-and-syria
  14. 11.10.2024 | The EU energy ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 15 October 2024 for the official Energy Council under the Hungarian Presidency. There are no decisions on the agenda of the meeting. The ministers will discuss follow-up measures to the recommendations of Draghi’s competitiveness report, preparedness for the upcoming winter season and divergence in wholesale electricity prices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-council-to-discuss-eu-competitiveness-and-winter-preparedness
  15. 14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
  16. 6.7.2023 | In its plenary session on 6 July, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Lauri Tierala as State Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen. His term of office will begin on 6 July and continue for the duration of the Ministers' term of office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lauri-tierala-appointed-as-state-secretary
  17. 7.2.2023 | Finland will be sending EUR 1 million in humanitarian assistance to Türkiye and Syria through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The support will be used to provide food, shelter, medical supplies and psychosocial support to people who lost their homes in the two countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-send-emergency-aid-to-victims-of-earthquake-in-turkiye-and-syria
  18. 23.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit New Zealand and Australia from 29 November to 3 December. Prime Minister Marin will meet the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern in Auckland and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in Sydney. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-new-zealand-and-australia
  19. 11.8.2022 | The government plenary session appointed several persons to new positions at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/appointments-in-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs
  20. 14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
  21. 5.12.2023 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will organise two side events and act as a partner in several other events at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai. The programme themes are sustainable food systems, climate change adaptation and low-carbon construction.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/catch-the-carbon-projects-to-be-presented-at-several-side-events-of-cop28
  22. 3.5.2023 | The party leaders have decided on the chairs of the reform tables and divisions for the government formation talks. In addition to the party leaders’ and secretaries’ tables and the government leadership table, the parties will negotiate at eight reform tables, which have a total of 18 subgroups or divisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/chairs-appointed-for-reform-tables-and-divisions-in-government-formation-talks
  23. 25.11.2025 | Three separate studies examine the development of nature value markets from the perspectives of sellers who generate nature values, buyers and intermediary organisations. According to the studies, nature value markets are an important means of increasing private funding for nature action, but their large-scale establishment requires clear rules and additional incentives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/recent-studies-provide-guidance-for-developing-nature-value-markets
  24. 19.6.2023 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2022 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.6.2023 12.00 Type: Press release In 2022, the Ministry of Defence granted 269 licences for permanent exports and for transfers of defence materiel t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2022-published
  25. 23.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit New Zealand and Australia from 29 November to 3 December. Prime Minister Marin will meet the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern in Auckland and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in Sydney. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-new-zealand-and-australia
  26. 27.9.2022 | The absence of Russia among our trade partners will affect the lives of people and businesses in many ways.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-a-hole-the-size-of-russia
  27. 2.11.2022 | Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä will visit Germany, one of Finland’s most important trading partners, in November. During his visit, the Minister will speak at an event hosted by the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and meet with representatives of German and Finnish companies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-attend-german-finnish-business-forum-in-hamburg
  28. 2.11.2023 | According to a recent evaluation, Finland's development cooperation has promoted the rights of vulnerable populations in partner countries. The commitment to the human rights-based approach has been strong. However, there are still challenges in monitoring and reporting the implementation of this approach and its links to risk management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-human-rights-based-approach-in-finland-s-development-cooperation-is-evident-both-in-words-and-actions
  29. 16.6.2022 | On 13 July, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will organise a discussion where representatives of international trade and different companies will look into future prospects of export trade, which are overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and rivalry between the great powers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/exports-are-hampered-by-war-and-great-power-competition-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-in-suomiareena
  30. 24.7.2023 | The first stocktaking meeting of the UN Food Systems Summit held two years ago takes place in Rome on 24–26 July. Finland highlights its experiences as a frontrunner in providing school meals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/un-food-systems-summit-2-in-rome-finland-to-advocate-expanding-school-feeding-to-support-the-learning-and-development-of-children-and-young-people
  31. 16.1.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Minister Haavisto will be in Davos from 17 to 19 January and Minister Skinnari from 17 to 18 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-haavisto-and-skinnari-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos
  32. 2.6.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Advanced Wireless Communications between Finland and the United States in Helsinki on 2 June. In the Joint Statement, Finland and the United States confirm their common ambition to cooperate in key areas of 6G research and development and to increase interaction between Finnish and US actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-and-secretary-of-state-blinken-signed-a-joint-statement-on-cooperation-in-advanced-wireless-communications
  33. 4.1.2023 | The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission (EC) are looking for Junior Professionals for 140 EU Delegations around the world. The call for expressions of interest is open from 4 January 2023 until 31 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-delegation-trainee-recruitment-for-2023-2025
  34. 16.9.2022 | The high-level meetings of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77) will start in New York on Monday 19 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend ministerial events in New York and have bilateral meetings with their counterparts and with representatives of the UN. Minister Skinnari also has Team Finland programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-haavisto-and-skinnari-to-attend-high-level-week-of-un-general-assembly-in-new-york
  35. 14.7.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen has appointed Elisa Tarkiainen and Eemil Nuuttila to serve as her special advisers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/elisa-tarkiainen-and-eemil-nuuttila-appointed-special-advisers-to-minister-for-foreign-affairs-valtonen
  36. 2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a report on the Finnish shipping market, describing the current state of the market and assessing trends in the industry until 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-the-finnish-shipping-market-is-working-well-1735004
  37. 2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a report on the Finnish shipping market, describing the current state of the market and assessing trends in the industry until 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-the-finnish-shipping-market-is-working-well
  38. 29.3.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted EUR 2 million in general grants to Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) linked with the UN for their basic operations and for their development communications and globalisation education in 2023–2024. Support was granted to five CSOs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/support-granted-for-finnish-civil-society-organisations-linked-with-the-un
  39. 12.4.2024 | At the presidential session on 12 April, the President of the Republic appointed eight new Ambassadors and three new non-resident Ambassadors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-and-non-resident-ambassador-appointments
  40. 21.3.2024 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the FIIA (Finnish Institute of International Affairs) Forum on 20 March 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-valtonen-at-fiia-forum-2024-20-march-2024
  41. 30.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern met in Auckland on Wednesday morning local time. This was the first ever visit by a Finnish Prime Minister to New Zealand and the first visit by an EU Head of State or Government to the country since it lifted the travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-new-zealand-prime-minister-ardern-meet-in-auckland
  42. 23.10.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 24 October. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the October European Council. The GAC will also continue its annual rule of law dialogue with country-specific discussions. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-october-european-council-2
  43. 10.1.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday 17 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos
  44. 2.12.2022 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin spoke at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, on 2 December 2022. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-lowy-institute-on-friday-2-december-2022
  45. 20.6.2023 | The World Circular Economy Forum sought solutions to problems that are crucial to Earth’s carrying capacity: climate change, the consumption of materials, biodiversity loss and pollution. The Forum strengthened cooperation between Finnish and African actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-brought-together-african-and-finnish-circular-economy-experts-in-helsinki
  46. 13.6.2022 | The Nordic countries aim to strengthen their cooperation in the battery sector. The visit by the Minister of Economic Affairs and the business delegation to Norway promotes business and innovation cooperation between Finnish and Norwegian companies in the battery, electrification and port technology sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-participates-in-team-finland-visit-to-norway-to-promote-battery-and-electrification-cooperation
  47. 22.2.2024 | During the negotiations on the carbon removal certification framework regulation of the European Union, a provisional political agreement was reached on the night between Monday and Tuesday. The regulation also provides support for the promotion of activities related to the domestic carbon market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/provisional-agreement-reached-on-eu-carbon-removal-certification-framework
  48. 1.4.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is surveying Finland’s possibilities to participate in the World Expo 2025, hosted by Japan in Osaka. All companies and other corporations interested in the Japanese market will be invited to join.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-charts-companies-interest-in-world-expo-2025-in-osaka
  49. 27.9.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe Leo Docherty will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 28 September. Topics on the agenda for their meeting include bilateral relations between Finland and the United Kingdom, the security situation in Europe, and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-uk-minister-of-state-for-europe-docherty-to-meet-in-helsinki
  50. 27.6.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 27 June. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the June European Council. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-june-european-council-1
  51. 10.2.2023 | Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Luxembourg on 10 February at the invitation of the country’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel. The prime ministers discussed current EU policy issues and bilateral relations between the countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-luxembourg-discuss-common-eu-policy-goals
  52. 9.5.2022 | Finland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on energy on 9 May 2022. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to develop technical and economic cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector and to promote the access of Finnish companies to the Emirati market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-united-arab-emirates-develop-their-energy-cooperation
  53. 24.7.2023 | The first stocktaking meeting of the UN Food Systems Summit held two years ago takes place in Rome on 24–26 July. Finland highlights its experiences as a frontrunner in providing school meals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-food-systems-summit-2-in-rome-finland-advocates-expanding-school-feeding-to-support-the-learning-and-development-of-children-and-young-people
  54. 12.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend two meetings in Brussels this week: the EU-ASEAN summit on 14 December and the European Council on 15 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-and-eu-asean-summit-in-brussels
  55. 22.11.2022 | According to a comprehensive report on exports to China, Finnish companies’ business activities in China have had a positive impact on the parent companies’ activities in Finland. However, Finland has lost its market share of the value added consumed by China, and the focus of goods exports has shifted from machinery and equipment to raw materials and intermediate products. The outlook for exports is overshadowed by geopolitical risks, protectionism and a slowdown in China’s economic growth.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/exports-to-china-support-business-activity-in-finland-unfavourable-outlook-for-exports
  56. 24.10.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar from 24 to 27 October 2022. During his visit, Minister Skinnari will meet Saudi Arabian and Qatari ministers and representatives of business life. In addition, he will deliver a keynote address at the international Future Investment Initiative Forum (FII), which will be held in Riyadh on from 25 to 27 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-saudi-arabia-and-qatar
  57. 2.12.2022 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin spoke at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, on 2 December 2022. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-lowy-institute-on-friday-2-december-2022
  58. 2.5.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Italy on 2–5 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-s-italy-visit-focuses-on-smart-low-carbon-transport-solutions
  59. 16.8.2022 | Heads of Finland’s missions abroad and foreign policy leaders will meet again in Helsinki on 22–24 August. The meeting will take place against the background of Finland’s historic decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-will-discuss-the-transformation-of-global-politics-and-future-direction
  60. 11.5.2023 | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated world hunger and multiplied global humanitarian needs. For this reason, Finland’s humanitarian assistance focuses on life-saving food in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-gives-humanitarian-assistance-to-ease-hunger