Nordic defence ministers will meet in Rovaniemi, Lapland on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss various issues including defence cooperation, said the Ministry of Defence in a press release on Monday.
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen will host a meeting as Chair the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) in 2025.
"The agenda of the Nordic Defence Ministers' meeting is exceptionally heavy. We are taking forward the strengthening of Nordic defence and security of supply on many tracks. The agenda also includes current NATO and EU issues as well as support for Ukraine and the US relationship,” said Häkkänen in the press release.
In connection with the meeting, the Ministers will also get to know the conditions of northern defence and Finnish conscript training in Lapland, said Häkkänen.
The fourth meeting of Nordic defence ministers in 2025 will also focus on Nordic air force cooperation, industrial capacity and ammunition cooperation, the press release added.
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
