Finland, in partnership with South Africa, has launched a one-year initiative that brings together 15 young peacebuilders from across the globe to expand their knowledge and networks on peace mediation. 🌐🕊️.#InternationalYouthDay

RT @EUinSA: Today, on #MandelaDay, we spent time in an informal settlement with @Asivikelane, an EU-funded initiative empowering residents….

A night of celebration for Finland and South Africa’s joint Youth Peace Mediation programme in Pretoria, with participants hailing from 🇫🇮 🇿🇦 🇯🇴 🇳🇬 🇸🇸 🇮🇳 🇪🇬 🇪🇹 🇹🇷 🇨🇴 🇮🇳 🇰🇿 🇶🇦 🇺🇦

RT @lubovabravitova: Today, I had the honour of speaking at the South Africa/Finland Youth Peace Mediation Mentoring Programme in Pretoria,….

RT @DIRCO_ZA: Last month, Minister Lamola launched the SA leg of the #SouthAfricaFinland Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme. The pro….

Five Finnish firms make Europe’s most sustainable list. Read more at Good News from Finland. 🔗

To mark 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, Finland will organise a high-level Helsinki+50 Conference 31 July. We are proud to announce that the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia @tfajon will be among the speakers. #OSCE25FI.

RT @EUinSA: Who’s Africa’s biggest economic partner? Europe or China?. 🏭 Investments: Europe $357bn, China $4bn. 🤝 Trade: With Europe, $60b….

RT @EUinSA: 🏡What if everything familiar was taken from you? In occupied Donetsk, Evelin saw her school curriculum rewritten, her language….

This floral wall, located in the courtyard of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, was created as a symbol of Finland’s continued support for Ukraine. It serves as a reminder of hope, solidarity, and resilience for the people of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

RT @EUinSA: Today, we celebrate the strength of women in diplomacy. The EU supports the ongoing recognition of women's impact in shaping….

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, Finland will organize a high-level conference at Finlandia Hall on 31 July 2025. The conference will highlight the role of civil society in advancing respect for OSCE principles and commitments.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has reorganised its export promotion services into a service package to make it easier for companies to access international markets. Read more about the Foreign Ministry’s new trade promotion services at

Today we bid farewell to our dear colleagues Martti Salmismäki (Regional property manager), Marko Saarinen (Development Cooperation Counsellor) and Tuija Pulkkinen (Commercial Counsellor). All the best in your new postings, we will miss you! 💐. #FarewellColleagues

Insightful bilateral consultations between 🇫🇮 & 🇿🇦 in Helsinki, led by DIRCO’s DDG Dlomo & MFA's Under-Secretary of State Holopainen, joined by SA Amb. accredited to Finland, H.E. Dlamini. On the agenda: peace, circular economy, digitalization, and many others, so - what’s next?

Northern lights, solar sights: How is Finland innovating under low sunlight?.Read more at Good News from Finland. 🔗 #FinlandInnovation

RT @diplomacy_sa: 🇫🇮 🇲🇺 Finland’s Ambassador Pekka Metso presents credentials to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K., in Port….

Amb of 🇫🇮 Metso meets UBUNTU radio! Give a listen to a great discussion on 🇫🇮 🇿🇦 relations, trade, travel, and educational and cultural exchanges between our countries. Listen at or live on Ubuntu Radio on DSTV Audio Bouquet channel 888, 10.00 am today!

Finnish companies generate innovation with AI. Finland’s approach to generative AI is developing rapidly, transforming business and language models and pioneering game development. Read more at Good News from Finland:. 🔗

Step into the heart of innovation with Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem, where groundbreaking ideas come to life. Blend Happiness, Sustainability and Support, and add a shot of Sisu. Serve chilled in the State of Happiness!. #WorkInFinland #StartupInFinland #Ecosystem