Finland and Japan on Wednesday issued a joint statement on reinforced cooperation, especially in the area of security between the countries.
The joint statement was signed at a meeting between visiting Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, said the President Office in a press release.
In the statement, Finland and Japan also expressed concern over the increasing cooperation between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea-DPRK) and Russia, as well as the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia’s illegal war of aggression in Ukraine.
The statement builds on the strategic partnership established in 2016 and Stubb and Ishiba concurred to further strengthen the partnership.
The joint statement confirms Finland and Japan’s agreement to strengthen their bilateral defence dialogue and accelerate negotiations on defence material cooperation.
Japan is also interested in the Finnish concept for comprehensive security. In addition, the two countries face similar threats to cybersecurity and undersea infrastructure.
“Finland and Japan share common values and interests. Both countries defend the global multilateral system. We are committed to strengthening our cooperation in areas such as the defence industry and technology. This brings benefits to both countries”, said Stubb.
Cooperation on economic security will also be developed. Specific areas of focus will include the supply chain for critical minerals, digitalisation and secure telecommunications networks.
The ongoing cooperation between Finland and Japan in science, research and innovation will also be enhanced.
Finland and Japan are also committed to working together to find solutions to the demographic challenges they face.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
