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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.