After almost 10 years, Finland reopens embassy in Manila

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MANILA, Philippines—Finland reopened its embassy in Manila after almost a decade in apparent recognition of the importance of Asia in world economy and geopolitics.

Finnish Ambassador Juha Markus Pyykk was among the seven new ambassadors welcomed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (Dec. 2) in Malacaang. The ambassadors presented their credentials to the President online in compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.

Finland’s embassy in the Philippines opened last September, Pyykk said when he presented his credentials to Duterte.

Finland closed its embassy in Manila in 2012 due to cuts in foreign service appropriations. But things have changed.

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