On December 19, the President of Finland appointed Mikko Kinnunen and Sanna Selin as non-resident Ambassadors to Mongolia and Liberia, respectively. Kinnunen is the Head of Mission at the Beijing Embassy, while Selin heads the Abuja Embassy. This highlights Finland’s commitment to expanding diplomatic ties.
On December 19, during a formal presidential session, the President of the Republic of Finland made significant diplomatic appointments. Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen, currently serving as the Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Beijing, will now also represent Finland as a non-resident Ambassador to Mongolia. Likewise, Ambassador Sanna Selin, who heads the Embassy of Finland in Abuja, is appointed as a non-resident Ambassador to Liberia. These assignments underscore Finland’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations in these regions.
The appointment of non-resident Ambassadors is an essential diplomatic function that allows countries to enhance their diplomatic outreach without establishing a physical presence in the host nation. Non-resident Ambassadors carry out diplomatic duties and foster relationships while primarily operating from their main Embassy. This practice is particularly prevalent in regions where direct diplomatic engagement is critical to political and economic interests but does not warrant a full-time diplomatic mission. Finland continues to engage in such appointments to broaden its global diplomatic outreach, particularly in Mongolia and Liberia.
In conclusion, the recent appointments of non-resident Ambassadors Mikko Kinnunen and Sanna Selin demonstrate Finland’s proactive approach to diplomatic engagement in Mongolia and Liberia. These appointments reflect the nation’s strategy to promote its foreign policy interests and strengthen bilateral relationships in both jurisdictions.
Original Source: valtioneuvosto.fi
