Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, held discussions here which focused on bilateral relations, security issues and other topical international and EU affairs. Orpo stressed the importance of closer contact between Finland and Sweden, especially on security issues, reports Xinhua news agency. During a joint press conference on Monday, Orpo mentioned Finland\u2019s consideration of new measures to address unauthorised immigration, emphasising the importance of proportionate and effective actions.<\/p>\n
For his part, Kristersson said the EU external border is \u201cno longer a matter for Italy, Greece and Spain\u201d only, but also a concern for the Nordics. He expressed strong support for Finland\u2019s efforts in protecting the EU border, saying: \u201cWe have a common interest.\u201d Both leaders stressed the importance of the 2024 European Parliament election. \u201cFinland and Sweden are cooperating to have a strong impact on the future European Union agenda,\u201d Orpo said. They also discussed their roles as NATO members, with Kristersson emphasizing that the transition \u201cfrom following NATO to shaping NATO\u201d represents a new identity.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have to be there when the decisions at NATO are de facto being taken,\u201d he said. On the same day, the Prime Ministers also held a joint meeting with the Foreign and Defence Ministers of the two Nordic nations. The Swedish delegation also met Finnish President Sauli Niinisto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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