Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday.
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper are set to discuss current bilateral relations between Finland and the United Kingdom, as well as issues related to foreign and security policy in Helsinki on Wednesday.
Their main topics will, according to a press release, include Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, support for Ukraine, Arctic affairs, transatlantic relations, and European security.
“The United Kingdom is a key strategic partner and ally for Finland. We are working closely together to ensure the security of Europe and the Baltic Sea, support Ukraine, strengthen transatlantic relations, address Russia’s hybrid operations and maintain sanctions against Russia. We want to further deepen our good, multisectoral cooperation and strengthen our trade relations,” said Foreign Minister Valtonen.
During her visit to Finland, Foreign Secretary Cooper will also meet with President Alexander Stubb and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen (Finns).
