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Interview with Mr. Tommi Mäkynen, Honorary Consul for Finland in Zurich

Chamber of Commerce Finnland Switzerland is the oldest Nordic Chamber in Switzerland which has been active continuously, enabling business networking since 48 years.

Trade between Finland and Switzerland has developed positively during the last years. How do you see the development of our trade relations in the coming years?

I am optimistic in general, the relations are good and there is a natural sympathy and trust between the countries. Further, Team Finland is better resourced, more active and organised – it is doing a lot in promoting trade between the countries. At the same time both countries are relatively small with limited resources and small markets to offer – both countries seem to focus their limited internationalisation budgets on bigger markets. I am by no means a trade expert but I have the feeling that both countries are for each other a bit under the radar when it comes to trade and opening new markets. And that there would be more potential – given the sympathy – if individual actors are willing to push, seek opportunities and establish business relations themselves.

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Chamber of Commerce Finnland Switzerland is the oldest Nordic Chamber in Switzerland which has been active continuously, enabling business networking since 48 years. Our President, Felice Romano, has been leading the Chamber over 20 years. The HQ is situated in Zurich and we have a representation office in Helsinki. Our Members are Finnish and Swiss Companies and people with interest in business in both countries. We are very keen in promoting the interests of our Members and strengthen our network as we go forward. 

 

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