About Us
Political Section
The Political Section of Embassy Helsinki is responsible for bilateral relations between Finland and the United States pertaining to matters of political policy, as well as numerous multilateral and EU-related issues. It is the Embassy's primary liaison with Finland's Foreign Affairs, Justice, Interior, and Labor Ministries. The Political Section also maintains close contact with Finland's Parliament, governmental institutions, and many non-governmental organizations. In coordination with other sections through the Embassy's Mission Strategic Plan, the Political Section ensures that U.S. positions and interests are carefully presented and explained to the Finnish Government and people. The Section works closely with Finnish partners in many areas of shared concern, including:
- regional and global security issues
- trafficking-in-persons
- human rights
- religious freedom
- immigration
- labor issues
- law enforcement, extradition, and treaty compliance issues
- transatlantic issues
Contact Information:
Political Section
U.S. Embassy
Itäinen Puistotie 14
00140 Helsinki
Phone: +358-9-6162-5480
Fax: +358-9-6162-5766