Government Communications Department
25.4.2025
Press release
In their meeting on Friday 25 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
The President and the Ministerial Committee also discussed the provision of training support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the UK-led Operation Interflex. The President and the Ministerial Committee stated that the Defence Forces will continue to provide training support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine with approximately 20 persons.
In addition, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Finland’s Host Nation Support, which plays an important role in ensuring that NATO and Allied forces can operate in Finland. Host Nation Support requires Finland to improve cooperation across sectors and authorities in line with the total defence approach, to deepen its cooperation with Allies and to update its contractual arrangements. Finland’s membership in NATO means that total defence support is being extended beyond the Finnish Defence Forces’ troops to Allied forces operating in the territory of Finland.
Inquiries: Minna Laajava, Director of Unit, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, tel. +358 295 350 128; Janne Kuusela, Director General, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 300
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