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Cooperation between Finland and FAO has been ongoing since the Organization was established in 1945. Finland has contributed as well as financially, through active participation in FAO’s work and has been a key donor for projects around the world. As a traditional partner in FAO’s Assistant Professional Officer (APO) Programme, Finland has frequently financed APOs since 1965. The Organization liaises with the Government of Finland through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs while Finland’s national FAO Committee works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to plan and coordinate activities. The country’s engagement spans a full range of activities, from emergency assistance to innovative partnership for agriculture development.