Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
International AffairsFinland1001-5000 Employees
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland is a government department tasked with protecting Finland's security and welfare and advancing a fair, secure world. Through its network of 92 diplomatic missions abroad and around 400 honorary consulates, the ministry serves Finns, Finland's economy and society, as well as national leadership and Parliament. Representations extend to international organizations such as the United Nations, reflecting a role that covers both interstate diplomacy and practical assistance to individual citizens. Based in Finland, the ministry operates within the international affairs sector to manage foreign relations and support national interests. Recent international collaborations include a 2026 partnership with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and other organizations to co-host events addressing water, women and security. These activities illustrate the ministry's involvement in global dialogue to address cross-border challenges and advance Finland's foreign policy objectives.