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18.7.2023 | The leaders of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) met at a two-day summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 July. The aim of the third EU-CELAC Summit was to enhance cooperation and demonstrate a shared commitment to maintaining the rules-based international order.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-cultivates-finland-s-relations-with-latin-american-and-caribbean-countries
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21.5.2025 | Cyprus and Finland are EU partners with strong maritime traditions and a shared interest in the advancement of European and global efforts to ensure that the future of maritime transport will be sustainable, safe, resilient and competitive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-cyprus-commit-to-further-strengthening-excellent-maritime-cooperation
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13.12.2023 | The EU Member States and the Western Balkan countries deepened their cooperation at a summit in Brussels on Wednesday 13 December. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that the partnership between the EU and the Western Balkans has become even more important for ensuring European security due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-in-brussels-finland-supports-western-balkan-partners-on-path-to-eu-membership
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Nordic and Baltic countries and Poland pledge to strengthen support for Ukraine - Finnish Government
27.11.2024 | In a joint statement delivered on Thursday, the Nordic and Baltic countries and Poland pledged to strengthen their support for Ukraine. The statement was adopted by the leaders of the countries at their summit at Harpsund, Sweden.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-and-baltic-countries-and-poland-pledge-to-strengthen-support-for-ukraine -
19.6.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the progress of Finland’s efforts to influence EU policy and ways to increase the number of Finns working in EU institutions. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Union’s enlargement prospects and outlined Finland’s positions for upcoming meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-progress-of-finland-s-work-to-influence-eu-policy
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3.6.2024 | The UN climate change negotiations will continue in Bonn, Germany on 3-13 June. The negotiations among public officials will pave the way for decisions to be made at the Climate Change Conference in Baku concerning e.g. the finance target, and will continue the efforts to phase out fossil fuels.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-talks-continue-in-bonn-with-discussions-on-finance-target
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2.12.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo delivered Finland’s national address at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai on the second day of the summit of heads of state and government on Saturday 2 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-cop28-climate-targets-need-to-be-accompanied-by-concrete-steps
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21.3.2024 | EU leaders, meeting in Brussels on Thursday 21 March, showed strong support for Ukraine and moved forward on Europe’s defence preparedness and capabilities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-initiatives-progress-at-european-council
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7.9.2023 | The Third Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen was held in Kyiv on 6 September 2023 on the invitation of Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine. The summit also brought together health ministers from EU Member States and WHO European Region who signed a statement at the event.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-agrees-with-statement-to-support-healthcare-in-ukraine-
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21.3.2025 | In its meeting in Brussels on Thursday 20 March, the European Council agreed on a number of measures to strengthen European defence. Discussions also focused on arms assistance and other support to Ukraine. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-agree-to-step-up-european-defence-and-arms-assistance-to-ukraine
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6.6.2023 | On Tuesday 6 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed topical NATO issues and preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-key-nato-issues-russia-s-war-of-aggression-in-ukraine-and-the-security-situation-in-europe
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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10.5.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Stockholm, Sweden, from 11 to 13 May. He will attend the Road to Vilnius seminar, the Gymnich Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers and the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum. Minister Haavisto will also have a number of bilateral meetings in Stockholm.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-stockholm
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4.11.2024 | The world states will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on 11–22 November. The aim is to decide on a new common climate finance target. A faster energy transition will be needed as the countries are preparing to set new emission reduction targets during next year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/baku-climate-change-conference-to-focus-on-finance-target-energy-transition-needs-to-be-boosted
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4.9.2023 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the informal meeting of EU development ministers in Cádiz in Spain in 4–5 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-ways-to-help-achieve-sustainable-development-goals-faster
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5.11.2024 | In their meeting on Tuesday 5 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation at the eastern border and in the sea area, held a preparatory discussion on the priorities of civilian and military intelligence for 2025 and discussed Finland’s objectives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-at-eastern-border-and-in-sea-area-finland-s-support-to-ukraine-and-intelligence-priorities-for-2025
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22.3.2024 | On Friday 22 March, the second day of its meeting, the European Council discussed responding to concerns raised by EU farmers and enabling Ukraine to export its grain. On the second day of the meeting, EU leaders also held a Euro Summit and a celebratory session with the EEA countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-discuss-agricultural-and-economic-challenges-in-brussels
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13.11.2024 | New trilateral arrangement formalizes collaboration on the production of Arctic and polar icebreakershttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/united-states-canada-and-finland-sign-mou-to-build-arctic-and-polar-icebreakers
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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