A pleasure to meet again with my Kenyan colleague @MusaliaMudavadi. We share a commitment to multilateralism and regional cooperation. Finland and Kenya are partners in promoting peace and security. Strengthening trade and business ties remains high on our common agenda.
In armed conflicts and humanitarian crises, persons with disabilities are too often left behind. Finland wants to strengthen their meaningful participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
My speech at the #COSP19:
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Ulkoministeri @elinavaltonen tapaa 10.–12. kesäkuuta Kenian pää- ja ulkoministerin Musalia Mudavadin, Intian ulkoministerin Subrahmanyam Jaishankarin sekä Arabiemiraattien kansliaministerin Lana bint Zaki Nusseibehin.
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In the past months, Ukraine has substantially strengthened both militarily and diplomatically.
The window is open for peace talks but for them to work, they need to start with a full ceasefire.
Thank you for the interview, @FoxNews.
We are honored to announce that Finland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the #UNSC for 2029–2030 to advance peace, uphold international law, and promote the freedom, rights, and well-being of all people. 🇺🇳
Read more: finland4unsc.org
My full support to Marja Ruotanen-Bourgades for Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Her strategic vision, strong leadership and exceptional experience from the Secretariat and PACE make her well placed to guide CoE through today’s challenges and reform.
President Putin, the path to peace is clear. End this war. Withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine. Respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Uphold international law.
I delivered the Nordic Statement on Ukraine at the #UNSC.
Russia's decision to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine was one of the biggest strategic mistakes of the 21st century. It was also a blatant violation of international law.
Read the Nordic statement I delivered on Ukraine today at the #UNSC.
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Peace, people & partnerships - näillä teemoilla minulla on kunnia tänään käynnistää virallisesti Suomen kampanja YK:n turvallisuusneuvoston jäsenyydestä kaudelle 2029-2030.
Congratulations to the people of Armenia for successful parliamentary elections. Results and record high voter turnout indicate a peaceful and democratic future for Armenians.
Minister for Foreign Affairs @elinavaltonen will visit New York on 7–9 June and launch Finland’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council on 8 June.
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