Current affairs
Graphic Designer Mrs. Pia Kaikonen awarded with the honour of the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Ambassador of Finland to India Mr. Kimmo Lähdevirta held a decoration ceremony for Graphic Designer Mrs. Pia Kaikonen on the 5th of March 2025. Mrs. Kaikonen has been awarded with the honour of the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and recognized for her dedicated work in the Spouses' Association of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, ULPU ry.
Foreign wild-berry pickers now subject to seasonal work rules: legislative amendment combats exploitation and human trafficking
Following legislative amendments that entered into force on 17 February, wild-berry picking carried out by foreign nationals is treated as seasonal work. Companies must hire foreign berry pickers for a contractual employment relationship to enable them apply for an entry permit to Finland. In future, berry pickers will apply for a seasonal work visa for stays up to three months.
Finland Debuts the World’s First National Soundscape
Finland is the first country in the world to commission a composer to create an official national soundscape. Ääniä is an original musical work by Lauri Porra, one of the country’s most celebrated composers. It takes the listener on a journey through the impressions, seasons and serene beauty of the happiest country in the world.
The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai closed on Friday 6.12.2024
The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai are closed on Friday 6.12.2024 on the occasion of Finland's independence day. The missions will next be open as usual on Monday 9.12.2024. Happy independence day!
Finland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities
As global talent mobility continues to reshape economies and industries, Finland and India are forging stronger connections in workforce migration. On October 22, during a reception for the Indian start-up SLUSH Delegation 2024 at the residence of the Ambassador of Finland to India, Mr. Kimmo Lähdevirta, the latest Factsheet on ‘Talent Mobility from India to Finland’ was launched.
Finland and India Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi hosted a grand reception on September 10, 2024, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and India. The event highlighted the deep and multifaceted partnership that has developed over the past seven and a half decades. Shri Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, was the guest of honor at the event.
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.
Parties to Antarctic Treaty to meet in India
The next, 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty will be held in Koch, India, on 20–30 May 2024. More than 350 participants are expected to attend the meeting.