President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s partnership with NATO, Russia and the situation in Ukraine

Government Communications Department

22.12.2021 12.55

Press release 750/2021

On 22 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed current issues relating to the development of NATO and Finland’s partnership with NATO. Finland will continue its close partnership cooperation with NATO.

The meeting also addressed issues related to Russia. The topics consisted of regional, international and bilateral issues.

In addition, the meeting discussed the situation concerning Russia and Ukraine.

Inquiries: Piritta Asunmaa, Director General, tel. +358 295 350 303, Marja Liivala, Director General (Russia, situation in Ukraine), tel. +358 295 351 727, Ministry for Foreign Affairs; Janne Kuusela, Deputy Director General, tel. +358 295 140 206, Ministry of Defence

President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s partnership with NATO, Russia and the situation in Ukraine

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