FinEmbRiga

Official Twitter Account of the Embassy of Finland in Latvia. Tweets in English, Finnish and Latvian. Retweets do not equal endorsements.

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

FM @Haavisto: Warmest congratulations on Ukraine’s national day. We condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of #Ukraine, which has continued for six months. We will not accept any violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty. #StandwithUkraine

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

Foreign Minister @edgarsrinkevics welcomes to #Riga 🇱🇻 the Minister of European Affairs of #Finland 🇫🇮 @TyttiTup and notes: "Doors to #NATO should be kept open to any democracy. Latvia supports #Finland and #Sweden joining NATO."
➡️ https://t.co/rOZKkktOvA

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Congratulations to
@leijonat
for winning gold in the #IceHockey world championship! 🇫🇮🏆🥇

#Finland #IIHFWorlds

[IIHF @IIHFHockey]

FINLAND IS GOLDEN ON HOME ICE 🏆

@leijonat are the 2022 #IIHFWorlds champions. 🇫🇮

#FINCAN #IIHFWorlds

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Today we celebrate Europe Day, which is a day of peace and unity in Europe. Its importance is today more relevant than ever. 🇪🇺
#EuropeDay

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Find a job and feel welcome in Helsinki, Finland. Over 60 Finnish companies are looking to employ Ukrainians right now with the 'Security Through Work Project.' Spread the word and share the link to this page of resources for anyone who might need it 👇🏽
https://t.co/RJJrsGey8j

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Together we are strong, great teamwork! Congratulations @leijonat

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Finland stands with Ukraine @UKRinLatvia @Arlietas @Ulkoministerio

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Today marks the international day for the elimination of violence against women #OrangeTheWorld #GenderBasedViolence @UN_Women @centrsmarta

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Ambassador Riitta Korpivaara laid a wreath at the Freedom Monument in Riga today together with Ambassador Kristian Ødegaard of Norway to commemorate Latvia's independence day marking the 103rd anniversary since the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia.

@koe1960 @Latvian_MFA

[FinEmbRiga @FinEmbRiga]

Daudz laimes, Latvija! // Congratulations on the 103rd anniversary since the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia! // Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää, Latvia!

[Edgars Rinkēvičs @edgarsrinkevics]

As always good to meet my Finnish colleague @Haavisto in #Helsinki. Very productive exchange on bilateral relations, #Afghanistan #Belarus #Arctic and Nordic Baltic cooperation. Thanks for solidarity and support to tackle #Covid19 and ongoing hybrid warfare at EU borders 🇱🇻🇫🇮

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

FM @Haavisto: It was a pleasure to welcome Latvian FM @edgarsrinkevics to Helsinki. Very good discussion on current bilateral and international affairs, such as regional and border security as well as Afghanistan. Bilateral relations with #Latvia are excellent. 🇫🇮 🇱🇻

[SuomenEduskunta @SuomenEduskunta]

Puhemies @AnuVehvilainen tapasi tänään Latvian ulkoministerin Edgars Rinkēvičsin. Keskusteluissa painottuivat erityisesti kahdenväliset suhteet ja Valko-Venäjän tilanne. Puhemies esitteli ensimmäistä kertaa eduskunnassa vierailleelle Rinkēvičsille myös eduskunnan toimintaa.

[Anu Korppi @anukorppi]

An excellent meeting between FM @Haavisto and Latvian FM @edgarsrinkevics in Helsinki. Issues covered include the wide range of bilateral topics and international affairs, such as regional cooperation formats, Belarus and Afghanistan. @Ulkoministerio

[Finnish Government @FinGovernment]

Minister @TyttiTup and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed migration and situation at the EU's external borders. 🇫🇮🤝🇱🇻

Also on the agenda were EU’s Strategic Compass, energy and climate policies and the rule of law.

@Latvian_MFA I @edgarsrinkevics

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Prime Minister @MarinSanna: "Finland is honoured to serve as a member of the @UN_HRC in 2022–2024. We look forward to engaging with everyone to make a lasting, positive impact on human rights.” 🇫🇮🇺🇳

#FIforHRC #FIinHRC