Finland–Namibia relations
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Finland–Namibia relations refers to the bilateral relationship of Finland and Namibia. Finland recognised Namibia on March 21, 1990. Both countries established diplomatic relations on the same day. Namibia has an embassy in Helsinki [1] while Finland has an embassy in Windhoek and an honorary consulate in Walvis Bay.
Diplomatic relations
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Finland has stated it has been a staunch supporter of Namibian independence before Namibia achieved this.[2]
Finnish assistance
[edit ]The Finnish Government has provided assistance in the sectors of forestry, water, environment and health.[3]
Trade
[edit ]In general, trade between Namibia and Finland has been small. Namibia's exports to Finland increased from N810ドル million in 2004 to over N1ドル billion (approximately 90 million EUR) in 2007.[4] However, a 2011 report showed that trade was even more limited. Finland's exports to Namibia valued 2,4ドル million, mainly consisting of paper and paper-products. Namibia's exports to Finland only valued 0,9ドル million, mainly consisting of meat and meat preparations.[5] The Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Affairs, Alexander Stubb, together with a trade delegation paid a visit to South Africa and Namibia in November 2012. The aim was to promote business opportunities for Finnish companies.[6]
State visits
[edit ]In June 2008, Prime Minister of Namibia Nahas Angula visited Finland. [7]
In February 2011, President of Finland Tarja Halonen visited Namibia. [8]
In October 2023, President of Namibia Hage Geingob visited Finland as a guest of State funeral of Martti Ahtisaari.
In February 2024, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö visited Namibia as a guest of State funeral of Hage Geingob.
See also
[edit ]- Martti Ahtisaari
- Foreign relations of Finland
- Foreign relations of Namibia
- Finnish Missionary Society
References
[edit ]- ^ "Home". www.namembassy.fi. 2018年06月03日. Retrieved 2018年06月03日.
- ^ "A new phase beginning in cooperation between Finland and Namibia". Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. 2008年06月17日. Archived from the original on 2012年03月10日. Retrieved 2013年05月22日.
- ^ "The Chargée d'Affaires a.i. of Finland Mrs Seija Kinni-Huttunen ends her Tour of Duty 31 July 2008". Embassy of Finland, Windhoek. 2008年07月25日. Retrieved 2013年05月22日.
- ^ "Exports to Finland exceed N1ドル billion mark". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- ^ "Namibia report" (PDF). Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015年01月05日. Retrieved 2013年05月22日.
- ^ "Minister Stubb to take Team Finland export promotion trip to South Africa and Namibia". Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. 2012年10月31日. Retrieved 2013年05月22日.
- ^ "Prime Minister of Namibia to visit Finland". Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. 2008年10月06日. Archived from the original on 2012年03月10日. Retrieved 2013年05月22日.
- ^ "President Halonen to visit Namibia and South Africa". Suomen Tietotoimisto. 2011年02月11日. Archived from the original on 2016年01月25日. Retrieved 2013年05月22日.
