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
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.
Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Switzerland
Minister for Foreign Affairs Valtonen will visit Zürich and Bern on 21–22 October and meet Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
Appointments of non-resident Ambassadors to Oman and Venezuela
At the presidential session on 16 October, the President of the Republic appointed non-resident Ambassadors to Oman and Venezuela.
Director General appointed to Department for International Trade
On Thursday 15 October, the Government appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Päivi Pohjanheimo as Director General of the Department for International Trade in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The appointment is for a fixed term between 19 October 2026 and 31 August 2030.
Finland to host School Meals Coalition Summit in 2027
Finland will host the Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition in Helsinki in October 2027.