Australia has much at stake in securing a robust China knowledge capability. 🇦🇺 produces 4th highest volume of English-language research on 🇨🇳. Pleasure to talk to Professors Joseph Lo Bianco & Louise Edwards about the 2023 report by Australian Academy of the Humanities - relevant findings for 🇫🇮 too.

Fantastic news.
🇫🇮🇪🇺🇳🇿 MFA Finland 🇫🇮

Quote of the day: 'The bedrock into which #Onkalo is built is 1900 million years old. 'So it is relatively stable,' says Pohjonen, who is possessed of a manner of speech so dry it is impossible to know whether he is always or never joking.'
The Sydney Morning Herald

Happy Europe Day from Canberra! 🇪🇺🇫🇮🇦🇺
Finland in Australia

Last night we co-hosted a celebration of Eurovision with the Canberra Diplomatic Club!

Spotted in the crowd was 'Finland's' Windows95man!

Special thanks to the Sweden in Australia for leading the way!

First Aid Training ✅

🇪🇺💚🇳🇿 LIVE TODAY! Our state-of-the-art trade deal with New Zealand is now reality.

From agreement to entry into force in less than 2 years!

It will deliver real benefits for our workers, businesses, farmers and the environment.

Thanks to #EU friends, especially Sweden Denmark & Finland ( my current accreditations) for their courage & support. This FTA resets our economic relations, promotes shared sustainability goals & strengthens ties. Keen to work with business now to make it work!

Today the Free Trade Agreement between EU and #NewZealand , signed in July 2023, enters into foce. FTA will create significant economic opportunities for companies, farmers and consumers from both sides. It is a tangible step to cement 🇪🇺🇳🇿excellent ties.
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Delighted to welcome 🇫🇮 Ambassador Arto Haapea to Bligh Street. I first met Arto when he accompanied Prime Minister Sanna Marin to the The Lowy Institute in 2022. Welcome back, Ambassador!

Great to meet Hon Penny Sharpe for a wide-ranging discussion on cooperation possibilities between New South Wales and Finland, building on the recent MoU on #carbon neutrality. Currently visiting delegation of Finnish low-carbon construction is a good start!
NSW Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water 🇫🇮🤝🇦🇺

Last night's #Sibelius concert at iconic Sydney Opera House was unforgettable. Grateful to Maestro Osmo Vänskä and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for bringing out both the grandeur and fine details of Sibelius. Soprano Helena Juntunen commanded the stage with incredible clarity.
🇫🇮🇦🇺 Finland in Australia

Yesterday, Ambassador Arto Haapea laid a wreath of blue and white at the ANZAC Day ceremony hosted by the Embassy of France.

This day commemorates those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in war.

Lest we forget.

Finland X Sydney Opera House 🎻

Don’t miss out on hearing the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Osmo Vänskä, perform the sweeping and dramatic music of Sibelius!

BOOK NOW using code VANSKA to access a special discount - tickets.sydneysymphony.com/9263/9265...

An international open design competition has been launched to find a design team for the New Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki, Finland.

See admuseo.fi/competition for more!

#ADMuseo #ADMuseum

We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney on Saturday.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who were lost. - Ambassador Arto Haapea

EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson 🇪🇺 met today with Team Europe Ambassadors in Canberra 🇦🇺

Their productive discussion on sustainable energy transition showcased the power of engaging collaboration 🤝

#EUinAUS #TeamEurope

Finland will showcase circular economy innovations and cooperation models at WCEF2024.

#WCEF2024 is the world’s leading event for decision-makers, companies, experts and investors. It will be organised by Sitra, in Brussels on 15–18 April 2024.

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The Minister has highlighted the strong ties that bind 🇳🇿 and the Nordic countries of Northern Europe during a trip to 🇸🇪 today. 
 
“There are few countries in the world more likeminded with New Zealand than our friends in Northern Europe,” - WP

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Fantastic finale to a great week in Wellington: meeting the Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix 🔥 soccer team at the airport! It'll be an exciting game tomorrow at Central Coast Stadium with two teams topping the A-league ⚽️
May the best team win! 💪

Finland in Australia