Situation in the Middle East
This page brings together the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ press releases, news, speeches and statements concerning the Middle East.
Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the situation of journalists in the Middle East region in light of the regional escalation
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern for the safety of journalists and the repercussions for access to information in the Middle East, in light of the regional escalation. The safety of journalists and media workers, and the access to information are under serious threat.
Information for Finnish travellers in the Middle East
The security situation in the Middle East remains fragile. It is difficult to assess how long it will continue.
EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, the Middle East and the Black Sea
EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 13 July. State Secretary Pasi Rajala will represent Finland at the meeting.
EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, the Middle East and China
EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 15 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Council of the Baltic Sea States meeting in Poland
Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Sopot, Poland, on 28–29 May.
Foreign Minister Valtonen to participate in informal meeting of EU foreign ministers
The informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on 27–28 May.
Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend EU foreign ministers’ meeting
EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 11 May.