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

23.9.2024

Budget proposal for 2025 and appropriations for Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Finnish Government proposes a total of EUR 1.2 billion in appropriations for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs for 2025. As part of general government adjustment measures, additional savings totalling EUR 115 million have been allocated to the administrative branch.
Press releases |
13.9.2024

Non-resident Ambassador appointments to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Cape Verde, Lesotho and Botswana

At the presidential session on 13 September, the President of the Republic appointed four new non-resident Ambassadors.
Press releases |
2.9.2024

Matilda af Hällström appointed as Special Adviser to Foreign Minister Valtonen

Matilda af Hällström will serve as Special Adviser to Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen starting from 2 September 2024. She was the acting Special Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 4 December 2023 to 12 January 2024.
Press releases |
30.8.2024

Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Albania

At the presidential session on 30 August, the President of the Republic appointed a new non-resident Ambassador to Albania.
Press releases |
26.8.2024

Opening speech by Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission
Speeches |