Current affairs
Finland grants Dr. Shalini Goyal Bhalla a Climate Honours diploma to express gratitude for climate action
Finland is awarding Dr. Shalini Goyal Bhalla from International Council for Circular Economy with a Climate Honours diploma to recognize and thank them for their climate work. Finland’s missions around the world are granting the diplomas to organisations and individuals who lead the way in combating climate change. Using the diploma, Finland wants to encourage discussion about climate issues and call attention to international actors working for a common future.
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Invitation to participate Mr. Tavio’s Business Delegation in India
Minister for Foreign Trade & Development for Finland, Mr. Ville Tavio will be visiting India on 22-23 November. The Minister takes part in the CII India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India together with the Confederation of Indian Industry CII on 22-23 November.
Innovation and Family-Friendliness Attract Indian Startup Entrepreneur to Finland
Finland competes for the best startup entrepreneurs alongside other countries, and the competition for skilled professionals is intense. Indian entrepreneur Ashwin Sivakumar has recently moved to Finland with the goal of establishing a global health technology startup. Finland was chosen by Sivakumar because it is a pioneer in digital health innovations and digitally guided healthcare systems.
Foreign Ministry to survey market for application submission services for visas and residence permits
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs is planning to launch a tendering process for outsourcing its entry permit application submission services in 2024. As a preparation for the upcoming tendering process, the Ministry will survey the market in autumn 2023.