The Ministry for Foreign Affairs
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs promotes the security and welfare of Finland and the Finns, and works for a secure and fair world.
Current affairs
Director General appointed for Euro-Atlantic Department
At its session on Thursday 10 July, the Government appointed Sari Rautio as the new Director General of the Euro-Atlantic Department.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs issues written warning to Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued a written warning in accordance with the Act on Public Officials in Central Government to the Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon, Ambassador Titta Maja-Luoto, on 7 July.
Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Eswatini
At the presidential session on 4 July, the President of the Republic appointed a new non-resident Ambassador.
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to propose terminating posting of Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon
The purpose of terminating the posting is to ensure that the Embassy’s staff have a favourable working environment.
Finland’s new Consulate General in Houston to open on 1 July 2025
Finland will strengthen its network of diplomatic missions in the United States with the opening of the new Consulate General in Houston, Texas, on 1 July 2025.


