The Nordics stand united with Ukraine. In the battle for freedom. For Ukraine. For Europe. For as long as it takes.

Dialogue facilitation is a core part of the OSCE’s conflict prevention mandate & used as an effective tool in all phases of the conflict cycle. Today, the co-chairs of the GoF of Mediation 🇫🇮🇨🇭🇹🇷 held a discussion on multitrack approaches to OSCE dialogue. 📷: Micky Kroell/OSCE

We also had the honour of welcoming the CEO of CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation Janne Taalas to speak at a panel discussion on connecting dialogue tracks to achieve better results. "The OSCE is the best equipped organisation to be innovative and try new things in mediation." 📷: Micky Kroell/OSCE

The Nordics 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇮🇸 organised a discussion on gender-perspectives in climate action for comprehensive security in the OSCE.   With this event, we highlight the importance of effective involvement of women in decision-making in the field of climate change. 📷 Micky Kroell/OSCE

Glad nationaldag, kära Sverige! 💛 Det ser verkligen ut som att vi har en väldigt svensk liten unge hemma hos oss. Och det är jag jätteglad över. Och detta är bara några av alla fina inslag i den svenska kulturen som vi gemensamt kan njuta av.

Happy Pride from us at Finland in the OSCE and FinnishEmbassyVienna! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚧️ Finland proudly promotes the rights of #LGBTQIA+ people in international forums such as the OSCE, UN, EU and CoE. Human rights are universal and belong to everyone.

The Government has approved the proposal for the Report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy. The report assesses Finland’s foreign and security policy environment and defines Finland’s objectives and priorities for the next few years. Press release ⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…

The #OSCEToolbox is now available in App Store! Download here apple.co/3zkpYbX or through the QR-code in the second picture. The Toolbox was launched last year by 🇫🇮 with the support of the OSCE Secretariat and is also available at toolbox.osce.org.

Finland stands with Ukraine now and in the future. Since Russia’s fullscale war of aggression towards Ukraine begun in February 2022, Finland’s support to Ukraine totals EUR 3,1 billion. 🇫🇮 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Autumn kick-off for the Nordic/Baltic group OSCE in Vienna! Closer NB8 cooperation in the OSCE and beyond is not only a priority, but a pleasure with such great colleagues. #NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮 🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪

The new OSCE/ODIHR monitoring report on violations of international law in Ukraine shows horrendous findings. The human rights situation in #Ukraine is deteriorating further as attacks intensify amid ongoing persecution in Russian-occupied territories. osce.org/odihr/583345

The @OSCE24MT held their last Permanent Council meeting today.  A heartfelt thank you to Natasha Meli and the entire Maltese team for your excellent leadership, friendship and cooperation in #Troika. 🤝🇲🇰🇲🇹🇫🇮 Finland is looking forward to continuing Malta’s good work next year.

Today 38 OSCE participating States, including Finland, invoked the #ViennaMechanism, expressing deep concern regarding the recent developments that have unfolded in Georgia.

Today, Finland takes over the OSCE Chairpersonship with a focus on upholding OSCE principles, supporting Ukraine, and strengthening the organization’s resilience in order to address complex security challenges. 🔗 Read more: osce.org/chairpersonshi… #OSCE25FI #ResilientTogether

Today, Finland takes over the OSCE Chairpersonship with a focus on upholding OSCE principles, supporting Ukraine, and strengthening the Organization’s resilience in order to address complex security challenges. #OSCE25FI um.fi/current-affair…

Finland chairs the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2025. The list of persons whom FM Elina Valtonen has appointed as her Special Envoy, and Personal & Special Representatives has been published. #OSCE25FI Press release ⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…

Today on 8 January, Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen visited Kyiv, Ukraine, where she met, among others, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський. This was Minister Valtonen's first visit to a country as CiO of the OSCE. um.fi/current-affair… #OSCE25FI #StandWithUkraine

During my visit to Kyiv, I met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and the Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. I reaffirmed that Finland's support for Ukraine remains unwavering and that Ukraine will remain

🔊 On 23 January Elina Valtonen will announce 🇫🇮 Finland's programme for the 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship. Joint press conference with the Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu to follow. 🔹Opening remarks at 11:30 🔹Press conference at 13:45 Read more: bit.ly/3EdZlHV

Let us introduce Finland’s 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship team! 💎 We are prepared for the year ahead and ready to take on the challenges. 📷: Mag. Harald Sahling LRPS #OSCE25FI