Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stated that Finland was present as an observer at the recent meeting of President Donald Trump's Peace Council, emphasizing that the country may never formally join the council. The presence of the Finnish flag at the meeting has caused some confusion, and Valtonen remarked on the importance of gathering information regarding the Middle East peace process, despite Finland's observer status.

The council discussed various peace initiatives, including the Gaza peace plan, and Finland was represented by its ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola. Opposition parties have pressed the government for explanations concerning the decision to send an observer to the council meeting and the reasoning behind that decision. In her response, Valtonen explained that an invitation had been extended at the head of state level and that the coordination was handled among leaders of the country.

Valtonen reiterated that Finland supports Trump's peace plan, amidst ongoing discussions about the roles of various nations in the peace process. The involvement of Finland as an observer reflects the country's diplomatic engagement in international affairs, particularly concerning significant global matters like the Middle East conflict, demonstrating a commitment to being informed participants in global peace dialogues.