Finland–Mozambique relations refers to the bilateral relations between Finland and Mozambique. Finland recognised Mozambique on July 4, 1975. Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 18, 1975. Mozambique is represented in Finland through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Finland has an embassy in Maputo. In November 2008, Finland's President Tarja Halonen called her country's relationship with Mozambique "excellent".Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen at a banquet given in honour of President of the Republic of Mozambique Armando Emílio Guebuza on 5 November 2008 11 November 2008
Aid to Mozambique Since 1987, Mozambique has been one of Finland's main partner countries for development aid, with Mozambique receiving 23 million Euros in 2008. In 2009, Finland's aid contribution to Mozambique increased to 26.6 million Euros. In 2008, development aid was used in the agriculture, education and health sectors.Development Policy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland In October 2008, Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paavo Väyrynen visited Mozambique to discuss development and trade.Minister Väyrynen to Mozambique and Namibia Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 10, 2008
Much of Finland's aid was directed towards rural development, specifically with the goals of increasing agricultural productivity and increasing farmers’ income.Finland's development cooperation with Mozambique Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finland
See also Foreign relations of Finland Foreign relations of Mozambique
References
External links Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland about Mozambique