We can't have Russian citizens enjoying the freedoms of European life while the Kremlin continues its missile attacks against Ukrainian families and cities. Together with Sweden, we call on the Commission and Member States to uphold a stricter visa policy for Russian applicants.
Finland’s first Indo-Pacific policy, published today, strengthens our partnerships and advances Finland’s economic and security interests in the region. The economy, technology, and security are increasingly interconnected — Finland is a reliable partner. #IndoPacific
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.
Press release ⬇️
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🇪🇺 EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Luxembourg for the Foreign Affairs Council. Agenda highlights:
🔹Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
🔹Situation in the Middle East
🔹 EU-China relations
🇫🇮 is represented by Minister Elina Valtonen
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EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 15 June. 🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting. @elinavaltonen
Press release ⬇️
I was pleased to meet with United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh at Kultaranta today. We had a very good discussion on bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East. We agreed on the importance of achieving a sustainable peace for the region. 🇫🇮🇦🇪
Delighted to welcome my Indian colleague, Minister of External Affairs @DrJaishankar, to Helsinki.
Finland and India have excellent bilateral relations.
We will continue deepening our trade ties and see significant potential in digitalization and sustainability. 🇫🇮🇮🇳
Ukraine is showing that Russia is not unstoppable.
After years of bravely defending its freedom, Ukraine is holding the line and now, challenging Russia throughout its vast territory. This should convince Russia to end its war.
Thank you for the interview @jimsciutto & @CNN.
A pleasure to meet again with my Kenyan colleague @MusaliaMudavadi. We share a commitment to multilateralism and regional cooperation. Finland and Kenya are partners in promoting peace and security. Strengthening trade and business ties remains high on our common agenda.
In armed conflicts and humanitarian crises, persons with disabilities are too often left behind. Finland wants to strengthen their meaningful participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
My speech at the #COSP19:
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Ulkoministeri @elinavaltonen tapaa 10.–12. kesäkuuta Kenian pää- ja ulkoministerin Musalia Mudavadin, Intian ulkoministerin Subrahmanyam Jaishankarin sekä Arabiemiraattien kansliaministerin Lana bint Zaki Nusseibehin.
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In the past months, Ukraine has substantially strengthened both militarily and diplomatically.
The window is open for peace talks but for them to work, they need to start with a full ceasefire.
Thank you for the interview, @FoxNews.
We are honored to announce that Finland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the #UNSC for 2029–2030 to advance peace, uphold international law, and promote the freedom, rights, and well-being of all people. 🇺🇳
Read more: finland4unsc.org