Jyrki Katiainen (cons), Finland's finance minister, has cancelled his visit to Maputo in Mozambique, according to a statement on Thursday by his special adviser Juha Kirstilä.

The minister was forced to delay his visit on Wednesday due to the restless situation.

Having received confirmation that he is not to enter Mozambique during the coming days, Katainen is now to return to Finland a day earlier than scheduled, on Friday.

Katainen was scheduled to meet with the finance minister and the deputy minister for foreign affairs and cooperation of Mozambique.

The restless situation was sparked by public outrage at the rising prices of food and fuels. The situation is acute in the capital city Maputo.

The finance minister traveled to southern Africa on Sunday.

STT