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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

Namibia: Ambassador appointed to Windhoek

At the presidential session on Friday 1 August, the President of the Republic appointed Katja Kalamäki to serve as Ambassador in Windhoek

At its session on 1 August, the Government promoted Counsellor Katja Kalamäki to the public office of Counsellor for Foreign Affairs, starting on 1 September 2025. The President of the Republic appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Kalamäki to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Windhoek from 1 September 2025. Kalamäki…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: Finnish Ambassador Bids Farewell

President Ramkalawan conveyed appreciation for the enduring friendship between the two nations, which established bilateral ties on March 27, 1987

His Excellency Mr. Pirkka Tapiola, Ambassador of Finland to Seychelles, paid a farewell courtesy call on President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House this morning, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission of just over three years. During the cordial meeting, President Ramkalawan expressed profound gratitude for Ambassador Tapiola's commitment to…

Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Republic of Kenya

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Diplomacy in Motion: Kenya and Finland Align for a Changing World

The two countries reaffirmed cooperation in peace mediation, education, climate action, and trade

H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, represented President William Samoei Ruto at 13th Kultaranta Talks held on 16–17 June 2025 in Naantali, Finland. Hosted by President Alexander Stubb, this year’s talks focused on “The Changing World Order – Old Meets…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, Benin, Costa Rica and Thailand

The ministers will discuss, among other topics, bilateral relations, topical regional and multilateral issues and economic and trade cooperation

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Arnoldo André Tinoco and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Russ Jalichandra in connection with the Kultaranta…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa and Finland launch groundbreaking Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme

The one-year capacity-building project will create a dynamic network of young peace mediators, equipping them with practical tools to contribute effectively to peace negotiation

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, today launched the South African leg of the South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme. This pioneering initiative, co-implemented by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, aims to empower a…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio to lead trade mission to Morocco

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Morocco with a business delegation on 28–30 April 2025

In Morocco’s capital Rabat, Minister Ville Tavio will meet Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali, and Minister of Economy and Finance Faouzi Lekjaa. The discussions will focus on bilateral and trade…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to meet Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki

The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and regional security issues in Europe and Africa

The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, will visit Helsinki on 24 April and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and regional security issues in Europe and…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Minister Tavio to visit Zambia and attend Least Developed Countries (LDC) Future Forum

The third LDC Future Forum will address LDCs' resilience by exploring climate-smart agriculture, water management, renewable energy, circular economy and sustainable industrial processes

Finland, Zambia and the United Nations will organise the Least Developed Countries Future Forum (LDC Future Forum) in Lusaka on 1–3 April. The Forum will seek innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of LDCs. The Finnish delegation will be led by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio. In…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Senegal’s Foreign Minister Yassine Fall to visit Finland

Senegal’s Minister for African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, will visit Helsinki on 20 March and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen

The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the countries, European and African security and cooperation on multilateral issues. The ministers will also talk about trade and economic relations. Finland opened an embassy in Dakar a few years ago. One of the most important objectives of the new embassy is…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, Iran and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The foreign ministers will discuss matters including military support for Ukraine, stronger sanctions against Russia and peace negotiations

EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 24 February. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The EU Foreign Affairs Council will take place on the third anniversary of the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continue discussions on the Russian…