Finland’s goal in the Middle East and northern Africa is to support the region’s stability and sustainable development. Finland's strategic goals are described in the Strategy for development cooperation in the Middle East and Northern Africa.

In 2021–2024, Finland aims to promote democracy, human rights and equality in the Middle East and northern Africa. Support will also be targeted at sustainable economic growth and trade, women’s employment and entrepreneurships as well as to the creation of decent jobs. Finland aims to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation to it as well as just green transition. In order to reach the objectives and sustainable development goals, active participation of civil society is important.