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April 5, 2022
Release

Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Meeting With Finland Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Esa Pulkkinen

Department of Defense Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Anton T. Semelroth provided the following readout:

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl hosted Finland Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Esa Pulkkinen.

The leaders discussed the strength of the bilateral relationship and the ongoing process to deepen new areas of defense cooperation following Secretary Austin's meeting with Minister Kaikkonen on March 9. They discussed efforts to help Ukraine defend its territory and hold Russia accountable for its brutal invasion of Ukraine. They underscored the importance of maintaining transatlantic unity and re-establishing security and stability in Europe.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2989986/