The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is a member of more than 20 international organisations. The membership fees are paid from the international cooperation funds of the Ministry.

As a member of the European Union the Ministry takes part in several international organisations and meetings. Of these, the policy implications of the World Trade Organization WTO are the most significant.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization FAO is the main forum for influencing the development policy in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. In recent years the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has reinforced its role in both national and international development policy issues.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD is one of the most significant research institutes and think tanks for policy planning of the international economy. The Committees for Agriculture and Fisheries bring together the leading officials and professionals from altogether 30 member states. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry takes an active part in the research and planning of agricultural and fisheries policies within the OECD.