Foreign Minister Valtonen and Canadian Foreign Minister Anand launch a joint statement on the Strategic Partnership Between Finland and Canada
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
19.8.2025
Press releases
On August 19, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand during her visit to Finland.
The foreign ministers launched the strategic partnership between Finland and Canada in foreign and security policy during their meeting.
The strategic partnership between the ministries of foreign affairs is an important part of the broader advancement of relations between Finland and Canada. The partnership encompasses cooperation across various sectors of foreign and security policy, including global and multilateral issues, economic and trade relations, and security.
"As an ally, an Arctic nation, and a G7 member, Canada is a valuable partner for Finland. With Finland's NATO membership, the relations between Finland and Canada have become closer. This strategic partnership now gives us the opportunity to further deepen our cooperation based on shared interests and values," said Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
During their bilateral meeting, the ministers also discussed icebreaker cooperation and current foreign policy issues, such as Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and support for Ukraine.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand also participated in the Nordic foreign and security policy cooperation meeting held in Espoo on August 19.
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