Statements

Joint statement by the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

Joint statement by the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity of the electoral process.

Since the seizure of power by the Taliban de facto authorities, the women and girls of Afghanistan have been subjected to the most severe systematic human rights violations.

As Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden deeply regret Israel’s decision to no longer facilitate Norway’s representation to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and revoke the diplomatic status for Norwegian diplomats dealing with the PA.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen delivered the Nordic-Baltic statement at the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 18 June 2024.

Finland is firmly committed to the rule-based international order and international law. Accountability for serious violations of international law, including individual criminal responsibility of those most responsible, is a key component of lasting international peace. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has a central role in combatting impunity, complementing national jurisdictions.

We, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (‘the UK’) and the Government of the Republic of Finland (‘Finland’), bound by shared democratic values and historic ties, affirm our commitment to strengthening the partnership between our two nations.

Joint statement by Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on recent developments in Georgia on 10 May 2024.

Joint Statement on International Women's Day on 8 March 2024 delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen on behalf of Finland, Mexico and 64 states at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council (full version).

Two years ago Russia launched its full-scale war of aggression against its peaceful, sovereign neighbour, Ukraine. In the face of brutal Russian aggression, Ukraine and Ukrainians have shown incredible resilience and determination.

Statement by the Foreign Ministers of 26 EU Member States on Israel and Palestine on 19 February 2024

The Joint Statement was delivered in Brussels on 27 November by the Benelux and Nordic Countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen delivered the Nordic-Baltic statement at 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 21 September 2023. The statement was delivered as part of the Interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation.

Resolution E (2023)