Finland international education and economic cooperation

Finland is engaging in international diplomatic efforts to expand cooperation in education and economic sectors.

A Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education delegation recently concluded a working visit to Finland, supported by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The visit focused on studying Finnish expertise in media, digital, and critical literacy, as well as competency-based curriculum development and STEM integration. The delegation met with various academic and sovereign institutions, including the University of Helsinki, to discuss educational sustainability and national development plans.

Concurrently, a Finnish delegation led by Yarno Serjala, Deputy Minister and State Secretary for International Trade, has been conducting bilateral discussions in Kuwait and Qatar. In Kuwait, officials explored utilizing Finnish expertise to develop educational practices. In Qatar, meetings with the Qatar Chamber focused on enhancing private sector partnerships in fields such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, healthcare, and digitalization, aiming to align with Qatar National Vision 2030.