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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 -
21.4.2023 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 24 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-aggression-against-ukraine-and-eu-s-global-action-plan
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16.6.2023 | The UN Human Rights Council convenes for its 53rd Regular Session from 19 June to 14 July in Geneva, Switzerland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-the-rights-for-women-and-girls-as-well-as-accountability-at-the-un-human-rights-council
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16.6.2023 | YK:n ihmisoikeusneuvosto kokoontuu 53. istuntoonsa 19. kesäkuuta–14. heinäkuuta Genevessä, Sveitsissä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/suomi-painottaa-naisten-ja-tyttojen-oikeuksia-seka-vastuuvelvollisuuden-toteutumista-yk-n-ihmisoikeusneuvostossa
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11.9.2023 | The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold its 54th session from 11 September to 13 October in Geneva, Switzerland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-emphasise-civic-space-gender-equality-and-rights-of-those-in-vulnerable-situations-at-un-human-rights-council
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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
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11.9.2023 | YK:n ihmisoikeusneuvosto kokoontuu 54. istuntoonsa 11. syyskuuta–13. lokakuuta Genevessä, Sveitsissä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/suomi-painottaa-kansalaisyhteiskunnan-toimintaedellytyksia-sukupuolten-tasa-arvoa-ja-haavoittuvassa-asemassa-olevien-oikeuksia-yk-n-ihmisoikeusneuvostossa
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26.2.2024 | Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 55th session on 26 February 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-high-level-segment-of-the-united-nations-human-rights-council-s-55th-session
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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
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19.5.2023 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 22 May. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-aggression-against-ukraine-as-well-as-western-balkans-and-horn-of-africa
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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
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16.10.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 16 October, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the October European Council on 17–18 October and the first-ever EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Brussels on 16 October.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-european-council-meeting-and-gulf-cooperation-council-summit
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26.2.2024 | In accordance with established practice, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs invited civil society organisations (CSOs) to comment on Finland’s activities at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 12 February. Representatives of more than 40 CSOs participated in a discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The discussion focused on the rights of children and the safety...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-consults-civil-society-organisations-as-finland-prepares-for-un-human-rights-council-session
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10.2.2025 | During its membership of the UN Human Rights Council between 2022 and 2024, Finland defended universal human rights and the multilateral rules-based system. Finland’s key priorities were to ensure accountability and gender equality and to promote and defend the rights of women and girls, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and LGBTI persons.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-human-rights-globally-during-its-three-year-membership-of-un-human-rights-council
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12.5.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin on 13–14 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-un-peacekeeping-ministerial-meeting
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22.7.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo gave a speech at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York on Monday 21 July. Speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-orpo-at-the-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development
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22.7.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo gave a speech at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York on Monday 21 July. Speech to be checked against delivery. Puhe vain englanniksi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministeri-petteri-orpon-puhe-kestavan-kehityksen-poliittisen-foorumin-hlpf-taysistunnossa-new-yorkissa-21.7
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14.8.2025 | At its session on Thursday 14 August, the Government appointed Timo Olkkonen as the new Deputy Director General of the Department for Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/deputy-director-general-appointed-to-department-for-africa-the-middle-east-and-latin-america-1
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13.11.2025 | In its meeting on 13 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the European Commission’s proposal for the multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034. The ministerial committee on also outlined Finland’s positions three council meetings to be held next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-multiannual-financial-framework
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13.11.2025 | EU-ministerivaliokunta linjasi kokouksessaan kantoja koskien Euroopan komission esitystä EU:n pitkän aikavälin budjetiksi eli monivuotiseksi rahoituskehykseksi vuosille 2028 – 2034. Ministerivaliokunta linjasi myös Suomen kantoja kolmeen seuraavan viikon neuvostoon.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/eu-ministerivaliokunnassa-eu-n-monivuotinen-rahoituskehys