Current affairs
11.7.2012
Establishing the Magaliesberg Biosphere Area
Finland supports the Magaliesberg Biosphere Area which aims at sustainably balanced relationship between people and the environment. The initiative took a step forward in early June when the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism organised a launching ceremony.
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12.1.2012
Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja a guest at the ANC’s 100th jubilee in South Africa
This festive anniversary celebration was an important milestone for Africa’s oldest political party as in Africa, traditions and heroes are cherished devotedly. Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja celebrated in colourful and respected company.
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25.10.2010
12.8.2010
Finland is supporting development of applications for renewable energy sources in Africa
”Finland operates as an intermediary in a regional project to support energy partnerships between various players,” says counsellor Katriina Koivisto, describing the three-year-long project launched this year in eight East African and Southern African countries.
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11.2.2010
Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki a success
The Baltic Sea Action Summit that was held in Helsinki on Wednesday, 10 February was a success in the opinion of the arrangers. The summit attracted a large and high-level group of participants to Finlandia Hall to tell about their commitments to protect the Baltic Sea. The summit was hosted by President of the Republic Tarja Halonen, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen and Mr Ilkka Herlin, the Chairman of the Baltic Sea Action Group, who together convened the summit.
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10.2.2010
Foreign Minister Stubb: Africa should be seen more holistically than before
Africa’s strategic importance is constantly increasing. The continent should not be considered merely from the perspective of development policy but also from wider viewpoints of security and trade, Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb emphasised on 8 February at the launch of the policy paper “Africa in Finland’s Foreign Policy”.
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