The Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs promotes the security and welfare of Finland and the Finns, and works for a secure and fair world.

Current affairs

25.6.2026

New appointments at Finnish Foreign Ministry

In its plenary session on 25 June, the Finnish Government appointed several persons to new positions at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki.

Press releases
16.6.2026

New Head of Mission appointed to New Delhi and non-resident Ambassador to Angola, authorisation granted to Tajikistan

At the presidential session on 16 June, the President appointed Mikko Kivikoski as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in New Delhi from 1 July, authorised Roving Ambassador Maria Ågren for Tajikistan, and appointed Satu Lassila, Head of Mission in Maputo, as non-resident Ambassador to Angola from 16 June.

Press releases
11.6.2026

Tuomas Tapio appointed to serve as Foreign Ministry’s Permanent State Secretary

In its session on 11 June 2026, the Government appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Tuomas Tapio to serve as Permanent State Secretary at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs starting on 1 September 2026.

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4.6.2026

Foreign Ministry’s Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara appointed as EU Ambassador to London

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has appointed Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara from the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs as EU Ambassador to London, starting on 1 September 2026.

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29.5.2026

Accreditation to Uzbekistan

At the presidential session on 29 May, the President of the Republic authorised a Roving Ambassador to serve in Uzbekistan.

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