In September, the Team Finland Knowledge network consisting of specialists in the field of higher education and research expanded to four new countries. The new Senior Specialists began their work at the Finnish embassies in the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, India and Russia. In addition, a new Ambassador for Education Exports Marjaana Sall started working at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in September.

Mr Sipho Ziga has been appointed as the new Honorary Consul of Finland in Gaborone, Botswana. He follows in the footsteps of Mr Samuel Mpuchane who retired from the position a few years ago.