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International duties

The Prime Minister attends several international conferences and handles a wide range of bilateral international relations.

The European Council is a regular meeting bringing together the heads of government of the European Union member states, plus the Finnish and French heads of state and the President of the European Commission. Important European and international issues are discussed at European Council meetings, at which the prime minister is accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the State Secretary, who have a specific responsibility for European policy. The prime minister is accountable to Parliament for his actions as member of the European Council.