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  1. 25.2.2022 | Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. On 24 February, the Government decided to supplement its support to Ukraine by EUR 10 million of new funding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-support-to-ukraine
  2. 8.10.2021 | President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Gilbert F. Houngbo will visit Finland on 12 October, on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ifad-president-gilbert-f.-houngbo-to-visit-finland
  3. 26.8.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has recruited 20 new senior specialists in international business to work in 16 different countries. The intention is to increase Finnish exports in important export markets and, in particular, to help small- and medium-sized companies to work globally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-specialists-to-bolster-finnish-exports
  4. 22.9.2022 | Finland supports development cooperation projects aiming to promote gender equality in technology around the world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-gender-equality-in-technology
  5. 2.7.2025 | The European Commission has published a legislative proposal on the emission reduction target for 2040. The Commission proposes a net emission reduction target of 90 per cent by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-supports-commission-s-proposal-concerning-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040
  6. 28.5.2021 | The ministerial council meeting of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be held virtually on 31 May–1 June 2021. The meeting will focus on the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and the future priorities of the OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-attend-oecd-council-on-post-pandemic-sustainable-recovery-and-organisation-s-future-priorities
  7. 31.8.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Japan on 1–5 September 2021. Minister Skinnari will attend the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games as a representative of Finnish state leaders and have meetings with Japanese ministers and representatives of Japanese companies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-tokyo
  8. 15.12.2022 | In its meeting on 15 December, the European Council discussed transatlantic relations, energy and the economy, Ukraine and Russia, security and defence, and the Southern Neighbourhood.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-and-discusses-transatlantic-relations
  9. 16.6.2023 | The new Government will build a strong and committed Finland – a well-functioning, safe and just society where opportunities for success and wellbeing are secured across generations and throughout Finland. The Government will safeguard the future of the welfare society, ensure adequate services for all and promote the balanced development of the national economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/outcome-of-the-negotiations-on-the-new-government-programme-a-strong-and-committed-finland
  10. 17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
  11. 16.5.2022 | On Wednesday 18 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in Rome.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-rome
  12. 28.5.2021 | The ministerial council meeting of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be held virtually on 31 May–1 June 2021. The meeting will focus on the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and the future priorities of the OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-attend-oecd-council-on-post-pandemic-sustainable-recovery-and-organisation-s-future-priorities
  13. 16.9.2022 | Professor Eeva Furman has been appointed Secretary-General of the Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development. Furman took up her post in mid-August. She previously worked as Director of the Environmental Policy Centre at the Finnish Environment Institute and has also served as Chair of the Expert Panel on Sustainable Development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eeva-furman-appointed-secretary-general-of-the-national-commission-on-sustainable-development
  14. 15.10.2021 | Finland bears its responsibility as part of the climate finance pledge of the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Finland will announce support for adaptation measures in developing countries in particular. The COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-bears-responsibility-on-eve-of-un-climate-change-conference-and-supports-developing-countries-adaptation-to-climate-change
  15. 8.7.2022 | With the return of war on our continent, how can we respond to the threats to peace within the Union and what role can Europeans play in the face of the disorders in the world?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-tytti-tuppurainen-in-les-rencontres-economiques-event-8-july-2022
  16. 31.5.2022 | On Tuesday 31 May, the second day of its special meeting, the European Council discussed security, defence and food security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-on-russia-to-unblock-ukrainian-grain-exports
  17. 15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security-1579934
  18. 17.3.2022 | On Thursday 17 March, the Government appointed a new Deputy Director General.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-deputy-director-general-to-the-department-for-development-policy
  19. 17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
  20. 15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security
  21. 23.8.2021 | The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF will establish two innovation hubs in Finland. The hubs are the latest addition to the UN competence cluster built in Finland in recent years by UNOPS and UN Global Pulse.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/unicef-innovation-activities-to-finland-new-hubs-will-promote-learning-and-innovative-financing-solutions
  22. 22.6.2022 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.6.2022 9.27 Type: Press release In 2021, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 261 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mate...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2021-published
  23. 8.12.2022 | The Government has issued a decree that lays down provisions on classification of critical electricity consumers during disruptions, power shortages and crises. Grid operators must update their preparedness plans in accordance with the decree. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-decree-on-critical-electricity-consumers
  24. 23.2.2022 | On Wednesday 23 February, the European Union imposed new sanctions due to Russia’s actions. On Monday 21 February, Russia announced that it had decided to recognise the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Eastern Ukraine. Russia's acts violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Russia's actions are a grave breach of its international obligations and commitments, including the Minsk Agreements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-new-sanctions-due-to-russia-s-actions
  25. 7.10.2022 | On 6 October 2022, the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The eight package of sanctions will ban transport of Russian oil that exceed a pre-established price cap and add new import and export bans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-new-sanctions-ban-some-oil-transport-add-export-and-import-bans-and-tackle-circumvention
  26. 29.1.2021 | Minister Ville Skinnari participates in World Economic Forum panel on sustainable investments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 29.1.2021 10.00 Type: Press release Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari w...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-ville-skinnari-participates-in-world-economic-forum-panel-on-sustainable-investments
  27. 22.12.2021 | On 22 December 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Council Directive concerning a global minimum level of taxation for multinational groups. The proposal is based on the project to reform international income taxation, launched by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/commission-s-proposal-for-directive-on-global-minimum-taxation-for-multinational-groups-circulated-for-comments
  28. 3.2.2022 | The global economic system has entered a new era of geoeconomic rivarly. Particularly the United States and China are using economic instruments to advance strategic agendas, which poses a difficult challenge to the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-european-countries-need-to-prepare-for-the-new-era-of-geoeconomic-rivalry
  29. 23.9.2021 | The UN Food Systems Summit will be held virtually on 23 September during the UN General Assembly in New York. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, in his role as the World Food Programme’s School Meals Champion, will speak at the event on school meals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-food-systems-summit-finland-as-a-trailblazer-as-provider-of-school-meals
  30. 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
  31. 27.5.2021 | The Report on Development Policy across Parliamentary Terms strengthens the long-term approach in Finnish development cooperation from the perspective of principles, values and goals, and makes development policy more focused. In order to achieve results, development policy must be conducted in a coherent manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-on-development-policy-promotes-finland-s-long-term-and-coherent-approach-to-development-cooperation
  32. 17.9.2021 | The high-level meetings of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 76) will start in New York on Monday 20 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend ministerial events in New York and have bilateral meetings with his counterparts and with representatives of the UN. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at several high-level meetings held in virtual format during the week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-haavisto-to-attend-the-high-level-week-of-the-76th-session-of-the-un-general-assembly-in-new-york-minister-skinnari-will-represent-finland-at-meetings-virtually
  33. 23.8.2023 | "The exceptional times we have been living in recent years have emphasised the importance of Nordic cooperation. Finland has also a lot to offer to other Nordic countries, and we should learn from others in many sectors of society. Through Nordic interaction, we will be able to effectively advance various matters," says minister Anna-Maja Henriksson in her speech.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-anna-maja-henriksson-s-speech-at-the-ambassadors-meeting-2023
  34. 1.7.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday 1 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-french-president-macron-in-paris
  35. 21.1.2022 | Core funding to international humanitarian organisations is a rapid and effective way to respond to sudden-onset natural disasters and protracted crises. Finland’s 27.5-million-euro funding will help UN agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC to operate in areas where people need help, and to plan their operations flexibly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-releases-more-than-eur-27-million-core-humanitarian-funding
  36. 31.1.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for the internal market and industrial policy will meet to discuss the Union’s measures to develop its crisis resilience. The meeting will be organised by France, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-crisis-resilience-and-strategic-dependencies
  37. 18.8.2021 | The Heads of Finnish Missions abroad will convene for their annual meeting on 23-25 August. The meeting will discuss foreign policy, international relations, the state of the global economy and Finland’s positioning in the post-pandemic world. Due to COVID-19, the Foreign Ministry will hold the meeting virtually in its newly renovated premises in Merikasarmi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-of-heads-of-mission-organised-virtually
  38. 8.3.2021 | Arranged by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Finnish Development NGOs Fingo and chambers of commerce, the 'Development partners' live broadcast series showcases development cooperation operators from various parts of Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-development-partners-discussion-series-sheds-light-on-the-present-day-development-cooperation
  39. 4.11.2021 | The first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines donated by Finland have been mobilised. The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated to developing countries arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’ Ivoire, on Thursday 4 November. Based on a joint decision by the EU, vaccines are distributed through COVAX, the global mechanism for equitable access to the vaccines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-donation-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-cote-d-ivoire
  40. 10.9.2021 | Today, on 13 September 2021, the United Nations is organising a High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan. The UN estimates that approximately half of the population of the country need humanitarian assistance. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-humanitarian-conference-raises-funding-for-responding-to-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan
  41. 25.11.2021 | The social security agreement between Finland and Japan will enter into force on 1 February 2022. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, and Takashi Murata, Japan’s Ambassador to Finland, exchanged notes on 25 November to bring the bilateral agreement into force. When the agreement enters into force, workers posted to a Contracting State will avoid double pension and unemployment insurance contributions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-security-agreement-between-finland-and-japan-enters-into-force-on-1-february-2022-
  42. 7.3.2023 | on March 7 2023 in Doha
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-vice-minister-of-the-republic-of-finland-johanna-sumuvuori-at-the-fifth-un-conference-on-the-least-developed-countries
  43. 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/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
  44. 26.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met in Madrid on Wednesday 26 January. The two prime ministers discussed strengthening their countries’ economic relations and cooperation on a number of EU issues. The security situation in Europe also came up in the discussion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-seek-to-strengthen-cooperation
  45. 16.3.2022 | On Tuesday 15 March, the EU’s finance ministers reached an agreement in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko represented Finland at the meeting in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-reach-agreement-on-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism
  46. 2.6.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 10 million in 2021 to the international Vaccine Alliance Gavi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-availability-of-vaccines-in-developing-countries
  47. 16.9.2021 | The meeting of ministers of economic affairs of the Nordic Council of Ministers was held in Helsinki on Thursday 16 September 2021. The ministers decided, among other things, to increase cooperation in sustainable mineral production and to promote sustainable tourism. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lintila-encourages-nordic-cooperation-in-mineral-and-tourism-issues
  48. 18.3.2021 | The Finnish Government has approved Finland's Africa strategy today. 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
  49. 22.11.2021 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 23 November. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-of-ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council
  50. 13.4.2022 | Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished ambassadors,
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-tytti-tuppurainen-at-the-local-conference-of-heads-of-mission-in-ireland
  51. 23.8.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on the 23rd of August 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-speech-in-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
  52. 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
  53. 23.8.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on the 23rd of August 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/minister-tuppurainen-s-speech-in-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
  54. 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
  55. 25.2.2022 | At the presidential session on Friday 25 February, the President of the Republic appointed three new ambassadors and a non-resident ambassador.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-ambassadors-to-oslo-paris-and-prague-and-non-resident-ambassador-to-papua-new-guinea
  56. 26.8.2022 | Finland has made significant progress on climate change adaptation in recent years, which is reflected in the legislation and strategies of different administrative branches. These strategic objectives should now be implemented more widely by increasing concrete measures both in individual sectors and at the regional and municipal levels. This is according to a new overall evaluation of progress on national climate change adaptation policy published on 26 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-work-on-adaptation-to-climate-change-must-be-strengthened-especially-at-the-regional-and-municipal-level
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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