”On continuous support to 🇺🇦 it’s very important to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. Ammunition production is crucial too”, said 🇫🇮 Minister Pekka Haavisto ahead of #FAC. Also👇 🔹Joint Defence Ministers meeting + Strategic Compass 🔹Tunisia 🇹🇳 🔹Current Affairs inc. Iran 🇮🇷

The 2nd day of 🇪🇺 Schuman Security & Defence Forum just started with 46 partner countries and international organisations & with large number of NGOs. ”Stronger Together in an Unstable World” Finland in EU Puolustusministeriö #SchumanForum

On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic decided on Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by approving Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty. #FinlandNATO Press release 👇 um.fi/current-affair…

NATO Foreign Ministers will meet in Brussels on 4–5 April. This is the first meeting of which 🇫🇮 attends as a member of NATO. “We seek to promote stability and security throughout the Euro-Atlantic region,” says FM Pekka Haavisto. #FinlandNATO #wearenato um.fi/current-affair…

🇪🇺 stands united with 🇺🇦 to support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom. #StandWithUkraine #PSC #EUMAM #EPF ⁦EUAM_Ukraine⁩ ⁦European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺⁩ ⁦Oleksii Reznikov⁩ ⁦Olga Stefanishyna⁩ ⁦Andriy Yermak⁩ ⁦⁦Matti Maasikas⁩ 👇

"Europe has to play more political role in solving the situation in Sudan." 🇫🇮 Minister Pekka Haavisto ahead of today's #FAC in Luxembourg. Agenda 👇 🔹The war in 🇺🇦 🔹Current affairs: Sudan, Tunisia, Moldova, China, Lebanon & the Middle East Peace Process

Happy to have attended the closing ceremony of the 1st school year the European Union Diplomatic Academy. Two young 🇫🇮 diplomats graduated from College of Europe with 38 other graduates representing 🇪🇺 Member States & Candidate Countries. Investment for the future! MFA Finland 🇫🇮 Finland in EU

🇪🇺 Foreign Ministers are gathered in Brussels today. Minister Pekka Haavisto is representing 🇫🇮 at #FAC. Agenda 👇 🔹Russian aggression against 🇺🇦 🔹Horn of Africa 🔹Western Balkans 🔹Current affairs, including Central Asia, 🇹🇳 & OSCE

⚡ Finland announces 16th package of military aid to Ukraine. Finland's military aid package to Ukraine is estimated to be worth $116.8 million. It will include, among other components, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition.

The staff of the Finland in EU welcomes 🇫🇮 new Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Brussels!

Press release of the U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki on 13 July 2023 presidentti.fi/en/press-relea…

Informal EU 🇪🇺 Foreign Ministers’ meeting tonight. On Israel: Strongly condemned the attacks on civilians. What comes to EU aid to Palestinians, the Palestinian Authority is different from Hamas and committed to non-violence. 🇫🇮 supports peace initiatives.

Informed my EU colleagues on the recent incidents concerning undersea infrastructure between Finland and Estonia. It is likely that the damage to both the gas pipeline and the data cable has been caused deliberately.

#FAC Foreign Affairs Ministers’ meeting starting. On agenda: 🔹Russia's war against Ukraine 🔹situation in Armenia &Azerbaijan 🔹situation in Israel & in the region Ministers will also attend the 19th EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting. 🇫🇮 is represented by Elina Valtonen

🇫🇮 President Alexander Stubb started his visit to Brussels with a meeting with the 🇪🇺 High Representative for the Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles. Defence capabilities, comprehensive security, and strong support for Ukraine were among the key topics.

Quo vadis #UN & #multilateralism? Good discussions with colleagues about what 🇫🇮 can do to protect & strengthen the rules based world order & adress common global challenges. A huge thanks to Heidi Schroderus-Fox and Finland in Geneva 🇫🇮 for excellent hosting! Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳 MFA Finland 🇫🇮

Minister for Foreign Affairs of 🇫🇮Elina Valtonen: “There is no observer status in Europe for Russia's aggression; we are all victims of it. Therefore it is crucial that we keep on aiding Ukraine and intensify our collective deterrence, because Russia only understands power” #FAC

#FAC Elina Valtonen: "I welcome the adoption of the 14th sanctions package. We need to keep up the sanctions pressure, prevent circumvention and intensify implementation, including new regimes on Belarus and countering Russia-led destabilization activities across the globe.”

#EUCO completed with agreements reached on EU’s strategic agenda for 2024-29 and nominations for EU’s top roles. Finland’s delegation congratulates Ursula von der Leyen António Costa and nominee from our dear neighbour country @KajaKallas!

1) Urgently supply Ukraine with weapons it needs, including air defence. 2) Deliver energy-related equipment to get people through winter. 3) Finalise the loan instruments to utilize the frozen Russian assets. 4) Tighten the implementation of our sanctions. #FAC