The current minister for foreign affairs is Elina Valtonen of National Coalition Party.
Section 93 (Competence in the area of foreign policy issues) of the Constitution of Finland says the following:[2] The foreign policy of Finland is directed by the President of the Republic in co-operation with the Government.
The President decides on matters of war and peace, with the consent of the Parliament.
The Government is responsible for the national preparation of the decisions to be made in the European Union, and decides on the concomitant Finnish measures, unless the decision requires the approval of the Parliament.
The Parliament participates in the national preparation of decisions to be made in the European Union, as provided in this Constitution.