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

24.8.2026

Speech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission

“Democracy. The rule of law. Human rights. Equality. The freedom of each and every individual to pursue a life they choose for themselves. When the world around us is changing rapidly these are the values we must uphold.”

Speeches
24.8.2026

Opening address by Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission

“In the current environment, a strong network of diplomatic missions is especially important, enabling Finland to identify changes at an early stage and respond swiftly to foreign and security policy challenges.”

Speeches
19.8.2026

Heads of Finland’s missions abroad to gather for annual meeting in Helsinki

Heads of Finland’s missions abroad and foreign policy leaders will gather at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki, held at the Parliament Annexe ‘Little Parliament’ on 24–26 August.

Press releases
17.8.2026

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger to visit Finland

Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, will visit Finland on 18–20 August and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.

Press releases
12.8.2026

Joint Statement on Notifications of Ballistic Missile Launches

The joint statement on Notifications of Ballistic Missile Launches was released by 41 Governments, and it was delivered at the August 11, 2026, meeting of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.

Statements