Current affairs
Foreign Ministry’s organisational reform emphasises teamwork
The reform of the Foreign Service of Finland took a step forward on 1 August, when the reorganisation of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the updated rules of procedure took effect. The purpose of the organisational reform is to lay a suitable foundation for the Ministry’s work in the current international situation and in terms of Finland’s foreign policy change. At the same time, cooperation across organisational boundaries has become even more important.
Foreign Ministry selects partner for reception of visa and residence permit applications
Based on predetermined criteria, the contract was awarded to VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd, which is the current provider of the outsourced application services to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
'Harmony Across Eras' exhibition opens in Beijing
The Embassy of Finland in Beijing and Guardian Art Center are pleased to announce the opening of the 'Harmony Across Eras: Treasures from the Collection of the First Ambassador of Finland to China' exhibition. The exhibition will be open to the public from 7 June to 27 June 2024 at the Guardian Art Center, No. 1 Wangfujing Street, Beijing. Admission is free.
Statement by the Spokesperson on the 35th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square events
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the violent suppression of peaceful pro-democracy protests of 1989 in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. Remembering the events and honouring those who were killed, detained, or went missing is crucial for future generations and the collective memory.