🇫🇮 🇲🇺 Finland’s Ambassador Pekka Metso presents credentials to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K., in Port Louis, strengthening ties since 1973. A commitment to trade, sustainability & cultural exchange! #FinlandMauritius #Diplomacy FinlandInSouthAfrica

Northern lights, solar sights: How is Finland innovating under low sunlight? Read more at Good News from Finland. 🔗 goodnewsfinland.com/articles/five-… #FinlandInnovation

Insightful bilateral consultations between 🇫🇮 & 🇿🇦 in Helsinki, led by DIRCO’s DDG Dlomo & MFA's Under-Secretary of State Holopainen, joined by SA Amb. accredited to Finland, H.E. Dlamini. On the agenda: peace, circular economy, digitalization, and many others, so - what’s next?

Today we bid farewell to our dear colleagues Martti Salmismäki (Regional property manager), Marko Saarinen (Development Cooperation Counsellor) and Tuija Pulkkinen (Commercial Counsellor). All the best in your new postings, we will miss you! 💐 #FarewellColleagues

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has reorganised its export promotion services into a service package to make it easier for companies to access international markets. Read more about the Foreign Ministry’s new trade promotion services at um.fi/trade-promotio…

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, Finland will organize a high-level conference at Finlandia Hall on 31 July 2025. The conference will highlight the role of civil society in advancing respect for OSCE principles and commitments. um.fi/osce25fi/helsi…

Today, we celebrate the strength of women in diplomacy. The EU supports the ongoing recognition of women's impact in shaping global affairs.

Who’s Africa’s biggest economic partner? Europe or China? 🏭 Investments: Europe $357bn, China $4bn. 🤝 Trade: With Europe, $60bn surplus. With China, $40bn deficit. 🌳 Development aid: Europe $20bn, China $8bn 🇪🇺 With EU Global Gateway, more to come! 👉tinyurl.com/38eazccm

This floral wall, located in the courtyard of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, was created as a symbol of Finland’s continued support for Ukraine. It serves as a reminder of hope, solidarity, and resilience for the people of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

🏡What if everything familiar was taken from you? In occupied Donetsk, Evelin saw her school curriculum rewritten, her language erased, her culture replaced. But she refuses to abandon her identity. 📷 👉 shorturl.at/rj3UD

To mark 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, Finland will organise a high-level Helsinki+50 Conference 31 July. We are proud to announce that the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon will be among the speakers. #OSCE25FI um.fi/osce25fi/helsi…

Five Finnish firms make Europe’s most sustainable list. Read more at Good News from Finland. 🔗 goodnewsfinland.com/articles/break…

Last month, Minister Lamola launched the SA leg of the #SouthAfricaFinland Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme. The programme, co-implemented by #DIRCO & the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, kickstarted today with Fifteen young peacebuilders from across the globe.

Today, I had the honour of speaking at the South Africa/Finland Youth Peace Mediation Mentoring Programme in Pretoria, hosted by DIRCO South Africa about “The Reality of Violent Conflict” and impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Ukrainian youth.

A night of celebration for Finland and South Africa’s joint Youth Peace Mediation programme in Pretoria, with participants hailing from 🇫🇮 🇿🇦 🇯🇴 🇳🇬 🇸🇸 🇮🇳 🇪🇬 🇪🇹 🇹🇷 🇨🇴 🇮🇳 🇰🇿 🇶🇦 🇺🇦

Today, on #MandelaDay, we spent time in an informal settlement with @Asivikelane, an EU-funded initiative empowering residents to become trained community plumbers. 💧 By fixing minor leakages, they help save water and reduce costs for local municipalities. #ItsInOurHands 🇿🇦🇪🇺

Finland, in partnership with South Africa, has launched a one-year initiative that brings together 15 young peacebuilders from across the globe to expand their knowledge and networks on peace mediation. 🌐🕊️ #InternationalYouthDay

Ukraine's Independence Day is celebrated on Sunday, 24 August. Finland supports Ukraine in its fight for independence. The 🇫🇮MFA will show its support for Ukraine by raising 🇺🇦flags in front of its main building & illuminating the building with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb: "Each state's foreign and security policy consists of three basic elements: values, interests, and power. Finland acts primarily on the basis of its values and interests." TPKanslia #SLSK2025 Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/FxAp50WLSQU

"Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible – regardless of country of birth and circumstances – can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story," says FM Elina Valtonen. #SLSK2025 Read more ⬇️ um.fi/speeches/-/ass…