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

30.9.2026

Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of ministers for Nordic cooperation

Minister Anders Adlercreutz, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation, will attend a meeting of the ministers for Nordic cooperation in Copenhagen on 1 October.

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30.9.2026

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys to visit Finland

Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will visit Helsinki and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen on 2 October.

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25.9.2026

Estonian Foreign Minister Tsahkna to visit Helsinki

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna will visit Helsinki and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen on 29 September.

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24.9.2026

Finland promotes efforts to ensure accountability in Russia’s war of aggression

On 24 September, the Government submitted to Parliament proposals for the acceptance and bringing into force of an agreement related to the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

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22.9.2026

Foreign Minister Valtonen: Cooperation with Arctic allies strengthens Finland's security

Foreign Ministers from the allied Arctic nations, the Arctic Seven (A7), met in New York on 21 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen represented Finland at the meeting. The A7 comprises Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Canada and the United States. The meeting was convened by the United States.

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