Outgoing Finnish ambassador Juha Markus Pyykkö has thanked President Marcos on the country's move to reopen its embassy in Helsinki, Finland this year.
During Pyykkö's farewell call on Marcos on Monday, July 8, he expressed elation over the reopening of the Philippine embassy in his country, which he labeled as "interesting."
“I’m extremely happy that the Philippines is reopening in Helsinki. So, thank you for that. It’s very, very interesting,” the Finnish envoy said.
Marcos said the reopening of the Philippine Embassy in Helsinki is important as it builds connections with Finland.
It will be beneficial not only for the two countries, but “for everyone else,” the President said.
“These relationships provide us a solid footing in terms of our relationships around them with not only amongst ourselves, but [also] with other countries,” he added.
The Philippine Embassy in Helsinki was closed in October 2012. The Senate approved its reopening in Helsinki during the Senate Budget hearing in November 2022.
The diplomatic relationship between the two countries was established on July 14, 1955.