Embassy of Finland in Singapore - Suomen suurlähetystö Singaporessa

World Environment Day 🌍🌿

In Finland, our connection to nature shapes how we act, also beyond our borders.

Together with partners, we work to protect ecosystems, biodiversity, and promote sustainable solutions.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers 29 May

This day is dedicated to all UN peacekeepers whose work promotes international peace and security. It is also a moment to honor those who have lost their lives while serving.

Since the first peacekeeping mission was established in 1948, over 2 million peacekeepers from 125 countries have served under the UN flag. Established and tasked by the UN Security Council, they have worked to protect populations, advance non-violent solutions to conflict, and build foundations for safe and stable societies.

Since 1956, Finland has contributed close to 60,000 troops, police, and civilian personnel to approximately 30 UN peace operations and those mandated by the UN. Building on this experience, we actively support and contribute to developing UN peace operations. 🇫🇮 🇺🇳



📸 The Finnish Defence Forces

🇫🇮🤝🇸🇬 The Embassy of Finland in Singapore was honoured to welcome Finnish Deputy Minister Mr. Mika Nykänen from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Climate and the Environment to Singapore this week for a series of high-level engagements during the 2026 Ecosperity Week organised by Temasek.

Deputy Minister Nykänen participated in the main plenary discussion, “Race for Critical Minerals: Building Resilient and Scalable Supply Chains,” alongside distinguished panellists from Rio Tinto and Westerbeck Volta Fund. The session was moderated by Mr. Amil Shah, Managing Director, Investment Group at Temasek.

Over two intensive days of meetings and exchanges, Deputy Minister Nykänen engaged with key stakeholders across government, investment, sustainability, and industry sectors. This included productive discussions with Mr. Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, CEO of Temasek, Mr. Nagi Hamiyeh, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Temasek, and Mr. Frederick Teo, CEO of GenZero, as well as meetings with investors, financial sector leaders, and representatives of Finnish companies based in Singapore, including the Finnish Business Council Singapore.

Deputy Minister Nykänen also met with Mr. Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State at Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower, Mr. Lim Teck Kiat, Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, and Mr. Beng Kong P*e, Executive Vice President (International Operations) at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

Deputy Minister Nykänen’s visit underscored the importance of international cooperation and sustained dialogue in strengthening resilient supply chains, advancing the green transition, and deepening partnerships between Finland and Singapore — and beyond. 🌱

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