International trade
International trade and external economic relations are a central part of Finland’s foreign and security policy. They support our competitiveness, employment and wellbeing.
Explore the trade promotion services
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finnish embassies promote the export and internationalisation of Finnish companies.
Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation
The report on international economic relations and development cooperation complements the report on foreign and security policy with more detailed trade and development policy measures. The aim is to better support Finland’s commercial and economic interests in developing markets and to increase the economic independence of countries by strengthening the responsibility of developing countries for their own development.
Current affairs
Finland and the US deepen cooperation in technology and critical minerals
Finland and the United States signed a Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD) on technology cooperation and a Critical Minerals Framework document to strengthen collaboration on critical minerals in Washington, DC, on 29 October 2026.
Export Control Forum in Brussels in November
The European Commission will hold its Export Control Forum in Brussels on 20 November 2026.
Minister Tavio to visit Indonesia and Vietnam
Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Indonesia on 12–14 October and Vietnam on 15–16 October. During his visits, Minister Tavio will meet ministers and business representatives from the two countries. Several Finnish companies will take part in the visit programme.
Finland and California strengthen their commercial and economic cooperation
On 23 September 2026, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Finland and the State of California to strengthen commercial and economic ties between Finland and California.
Finnish Internet Forum 2026 to explore digital sovereignty and age restrictions on the Internet
The Finnish Internet Forum will be held in cooperation with Parliament’s Committee for the Future on Wednesday 7 October 2026. This year’s agenda focuses on digital sovereignty, the age restrictions on the Internet and the safety of children. Discussions take place against the backdrop of the development of artificial intelligence and its impact on the Internet.