Finland in Singapore

Embassy of #Finland in #Singapore - Suomen suurlähetystö Singaporessa

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

Make sure to follow the Embassy of Finland in Singapore on our platforms:

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

As Co-Chair of the Media Freedom Coalition, Finland stands with journalists and media workers worldwide.

Journalists must be protected, attacks against them investigated, and perpetrators held accountable.

#EndImpunity #MediaFreedom

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Foreign Minister @VivianBala and issued a joint statement on AI cooperation. Our ambition: to seize the opportunities of AI while keeping people at the heart of its development. Finland and Singapore can help shape that future together.

https://t.co/eAbwO5dUMJ

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Always a pleasure to exchange views with my good friend Singapore’s Foreign Minister @VivianBala on regional developments and global affairs. Finland and Singapore share a strong interest in international law, open trade and technological progress. Much to build on together. 🇫🇮🇸🇬

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Excellent exchange with Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on turning AI’s promise into growth, wellbeing and security. Finland and Singapore bring strengths in research, computing and digital infrastructure. Connecting them opens opportunities for prosperity and close future cooperation. 🇫🇮🇸🇬

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

AI Assistant UMAI enables the use of AI to process information at national security classification level. MFA of 🇫🇮 and @Valtori_ are acting as pilot organisations in the development of a common secure AI platform for central government.

Press release ⬇️

https://t.co/xPQ1Mactih

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

AI can advance science, prosperity and human freedom. Our task is to turn that promise into progress—with the capability to act, principles to guide us and partners to build with.

My message at Singapore International Cyber Week. Thank you for hosting me!

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

Finland congratulates Ukraine and the Ukrainian people on your 35th Independence Day. Our friendship dates back to 1918, and we have stood by your side throughout your years of independence.

Finland stands with Ukraine today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes. 🇫🇮🇺🇦

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

There’s something very Finnish about salmon soup 😋 No complicated techniques, a short ingredient list and some time to let it simmer.

Would you enjoy some lohikeitto with rye bread?

#Finland #lohikeitto

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

Press freedom underpins democracy. Independent journalism enables open debate, builds trust, and holds power to account. These freedoms cannot be taken for granted. ✍️🎥 Finland advances media freedom globally as co chair of the @MediaFreedomC with the UK.
#WorldPressFreedomDay

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

As the fifth year of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is about to begin, we reaffirm that Finland stands with the Ukrainian people – for as long as it takes. @FinGovernment 🇫🇮 🇺🇦

#StandWithUkraine

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

Suomen tasavallan presidentti Alexander Stubb toivottaa hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää ulkosuomalaisille ja ulkosuomalaisille 6. joulukuuta 2025

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Tehokas ja antoisa päivä Singaporessa 🇫����🇸🇬

🔹 Tapasin Singaporen sisäisen turvallisuuden ministerin K. Shanmugamin. Keskustelimme ajankohtaisista turvallisuushaasteista ja maiden välisestä yhteistyöstä.
🔹 Tutustuin Singapore Economic Development Boardin toimintaan ja kuulin heidän näkemyksiään talouskehityksen ja innovaatiopolitiikan tulevaisuudesta.
🔹 Pidin Raffles-luennon, jossa kerroin Suomen tarinasta sekä Suomen ja Singaporen välisistä suhteista. Korostin tekoälyn merkitystä pienen maan menestystekijänä.
🔹 Tapasin suomalaisten yritysten edustajia, mm. Nokia, Wärtsilä ja Neste. Keskustelimme liiketoimintamahdollisuuksista sekä yhteistyöstä Singaporessa ja laajemmin Kaakkois-Aasiassa.
🔹 Päätimme päivän vastaanottotilaisuuteen, jossa tapasimme laajan joukon suomalaisia ja singaporelaisia toimijoita.
🔹 Lisäksi annoin useita mediahaastatteluja.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

An insightful day in Singapore 🇫🇮🇸🇬

🔹 Met with Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs, K. Shanmugam, to discuss current security challenges and cooperation between our two countries.
🔹 Learned about the work of the Singapore Economic Development Board and heard their insights on the future of economic development and innovation policy.
🔹 Delivered the Raffles Lecture, sharing Finland’s story and the strong relations between Finland and Singapore — highlighting in particular the role of artificial intelligence as a success factor for a small nation.
🔹 Met with representatives of Finnish companies, including Nokia, Wärtsilä, and Neste, to discuss business opportunities and cooperation in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region.
🔹 Concluded the day with a reception, bringing together a wide range of Finnish and Singaporean stakeholders.
🔹 I also gave several media interviews.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Tehokas ja antoisa päivä Singaporessa 🇫🇮🇸🇬

Agendalla kahdenväliset kauppasuhteet, vapaakauppa ja teknologiaulkopolitiikka.

Kiitos CNA:lle haastattelusta! Katso koko haastattelu tästä: https://t.co/xfdlEWPGeF

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

An insightful day in Singapore 🇫🇮🇸🇬

The day included a ministerial meeting, a speech, meetings with business representatives and media interviews. On the agenda were bilateral trade relations, free trade and technology – as well as, of course, supporting Ukraine and defending international law.

Thank you to CNA for the interview! Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/0nl3tpAcIQ

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

"Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible – regardless of country of birth and circumstances – can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story," says FM @elinavaltonen. #SLSK2025

Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/ymYkNK3zXz

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

Permanent State Secretary @jukka_salovaara highlights the central themes of the annual meeting of Heads of Finland's missions abroad, convening in Helsinki from August 25 to 27.
#SLSK2025 #Diplomacy

[Finland in Singapore @FinEmbSin]

Ukraine's Independence Day is celebrated on Sunday, 24 August. Finland supports Ukraine in its fight for independence. The 🇫🇮MFA will show its support for Ukraine by raising 🇺🇦flags in front of its main building & illuminating the building with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

[Ministry of Defence @mindefsg]

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing met Finland Minister of Defence @anttihakkanen, New Zealand Minister of Defence @JudithCollinsMP and EU Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy @kajakallas on the sidelines of #SLD25.