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13.11.2019
4.6.2019
4.6.2019
15.12.2017
Building Finland’s contacts with Africa and the Middle East
The importance of being present in Africa and the Middle East is increasingly important for Finland. A closer review of developments in these areas reveals that much good progress is being made. In addition to development cooperation, commercial activities are pursued there, but we also need to strengthen the political relations,” says Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, who started as Director General of the Department for Africa and the Middle East in the autumn 2017.
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13.2.2017
Statement on the adoption of the Land Regularisation Law by the Knesset
I strongly disapprove the recent passing of the Land Regularisation Law by the Israeli Knesset, deemed unconstitutional by the Israeli Attorney General. The Israeli law aims to legalise the appropriation of private Palestinian land and it may allow for retroactive
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19.2.2016
19.11.2014
Statement by Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja on the synagogue attack in Jerusalem
Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja urges the parties to continue the peace negotiations and commit themselves to a negotiated two-state solution, which is the only way to achieve a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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7.10.2014
Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja’s statement on the decision to advance plans for settlement units
Finland condemns Israel’s decision to advance plans for 2,610 housing units in Givat Hamatos. The implementation of the plan to build a new settlement in East Jerusalem would constitute a threat to the prospects for a peaceful two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as to the position of Jerusalem as the capital of both states. Finland calls on the Government of Israel to reverse its decision.
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3.7.2014
Common messages aimed at raising awareness among EU citizens and businesses regarding involvement in financial and economic activities in the settlements
EU:n jäsenvaltiot ovat päättäneet julkaista yhteiset viestit EU:n kansalaisille ja yrityksille siirtokunnissa harjoitettavaa taloudellista toimintaa ja rahoitustoimintaa koskevan tietoisuuden lisäämiseksi.
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