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02/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/27/2026 02:05

Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Morocco

Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Morocco

Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Publication date 27.2.2026 9.52 | Published in English on 27.2.2026 at 10.00
Type:Press release

Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, in Rabat on 1 March.

The foreign ministers will discuss the bilateral relations and the strengthening of trade relations between Finland and Morocco. They will also address topical foreign and security policy issues such as Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and multilateral international cooperation. Other topics on the meeting agenda include the situation in the Sahel and Sudan, and the Western Sahara issue.

"Finland and Morocco enjoy good bilateral relations that benefit both countries. There is great potential to further expand our cooperation, especially in trade and investments. Morocco is also a key partner for the EU," says Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.

Inquiries

  • Matilda af Hällström, Special Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, tel. +358 50 476 9575
  • Krista Napola, Director, Unit for Northern and Western Africa, tel. +358 295 350 812
  • The email addresses of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs are in the format [email protected].
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