Foreign Minister Haavisto presents the priorities of Finland’s Chairmanship of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Rovaniemi

NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will present the priorities of Finland’s Chairmanship in connection with the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit conference on 16 November. In Rovaniemi, the Minister will also meet representatives of the Sámi Parliament and speak at the University of Lapland.The first meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials during Finland’s Chairmanship of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council was held in Rovaniemi on 15 November. During its Chairmanship of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Finland’s objectives include strengthening biodiversity in the Barents region by combating invasive alien species, supporting the electrification of transport, strengthening young people’s opportunities for participation, supporting free movement, and improving transport connections.

Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi