Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden to meet in Helsinki

The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, will visit Finland on Tuesday 6 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

Prime Ministers Orpo and Frieden will discuss topical EU and international issues such as European security, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the relationship between Europe and the United States. They will also discuss the forthcoming negotiations on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework (MFF) and efforts to improve the EU’s competitiveness. 
 
In their discussions on bilateral issues between Finland and Luxembourg, the prime ministers will focus on deepening economic relations between the two countries in areas such as innovation, digitalisation, the circular economy, health, education and the space industry. 
 
While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Frieden will also meet with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb. Prime Minister Frieden’s programme also includes visits to sites related to comprehensive security. 
 
Inquiries: Juuso Kilpinen, Special Adviser for EU Affairs, tel. +358 50 322 9636, Jari Luoto, Director General, EU Affairs Department, tel. +358 50 468 5949, and Anne Sjöholm, Head of Communications for EU Affairs, tel. +358 40 537 0733, Prime Minister’s Office