Foreign policy and security policy

Finland’s foreign and security policy aims at preserving its independence and the democratic core values of society and promoting the well-being and security of its citizens.

Government report on Finnish foreign and security policy

Finland’s foreign and security policy is founded on value-based realism. Its goal is to safeguard Finland’s independence and territorial integrity, to avoid becoming involved in a military conflict and to improve the security and well-being of the people of Finland.

Current affairs

29.10.2026

Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes

Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.

News
29.10.2026

Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Secretary of State Rubio in Washington DC

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Washington DC on 29 October 2026 to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Press releases
28.10.2026

Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen in Helsinki

Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Helsinki on 28 October. Among other topics, the ministers will discuss support for Ukraine.

Press releases
26.10.2026

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha and Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide to visit Helsinki

Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and Norway’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide will visit Helsinki and meet Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen on 27 October. The foreign ministers of Finland, Ukraine and Norway will also hold a trilateral meeting to discuss the Ukraine peace process.

Press releases
23.10.2026

Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Mongolia's Foreign Minister Battsetseg in Helsinki

Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Batmunkh Battsetseg in Helsinki on 23 October.

Press releases