Representing Finland, a reliable ally in security and critical technologies, and the happiest country in the world. Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola:
@FINambUS
Hockey, sauna, and Finland—can you name a more iconic match?
The
@DallasStars
and the
@FlaPanthers
are playing in Tampere, Finland this weekend.
Learn more about the players’ experience on
@NBCSports
:
Pleased to meet General Christopher Cavoli, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, in Helsinki today.
We discussed defence cooperation between Finland and the United States, Finland's integration into NATO and the security environment more broadly.
President
@alexstubb
met with President Xi in China. During the visit, President Stubb stressed that the Russia’s war in Ukraine undermines European security.He also highlighted the importance of China not exporting weapons or components for weapons to enable Russia’s aggression.
Commercial fusion energy is closer than ever – VTT in historic collaboration with US entities ⚛️⚡
"We have an opportunity to be involved in developing new technologies with enormous market potential."
🤝
@ENERGY
@ARPAE
@Livermore_Lab
Former President of 🇫🇮
@niinisto
presented
@EU_Commission
his report with 80 recommendations for Europe’s civil and military preparedness and readiness.
Finland’s comprehensive security approach involves all sectors of society to enhance resilience against a range of threats.
Climate change, hybrid attacks, disinformation.
Preparedness must become part of the underlying logic of all our actions and address the full spectrum of threats and risks.
Today we welcome the Niinistö report on strengthening Europe's civilian and military preparedness and
Finland’s Minister of Defence
@anttihakkanen
met today with U.S. Senator James Risch in Helsinki.
They discussed
🔹 bilateral relations 🇫🇮🇺🇸
🔹 topical NATO issues
🔹 regional security situation
Thank you
@SenatorRisch
for a valuable conversation. We spoke about the war in Ukraine and the related geopolitical trends.
We also discussed NATO and Finnish experiences from the first full year of membership. Thank you for your invaluable support during the Finnish NATO
Fall is a perfect time to celebrate
#FinnishHappiness
with a fantastic crowd and a special performance by Ida Elina, the pop kantele queen, at the Embassy.
Take a glimpse below! ⬇️
Great to welcome Minister of Finance Riikka Purra to D.C.!
Our Minister is here to attend the
@IMFNews
&
@WorldBank
annual meetings, where Finland continues to call for strong support for Ukraine and a firm condemnation of Russia's aggression.
Decision-makers across industries need accurate information to take the right action. Geospatial companies can help solve shared challenges in defense, climate and development in 🇫🇮, 🇺🇸, and globally.
Geospatial technologies can transform situational awareness across industries by delivering real-time data and analysis – and Finnish companies are leading the way.
Thank you to speakers, companies, and guests for a great event highlighting geospatial solutions!
CDA Krafft: “Honored to take part in this collaboration as the U.S., Finland, and Canada work together through the
#ICEPact
to strengthen efforts for economic growth and lasting peace in the
#Arctic
. Together, we’re ensuring a prosperous, secure, and cooperative future! 🇺🇸🇫🇮🇨🇦”.
“The war in
#Ukraine
is still at a critical stage. 🇫🇮's defence materiel support for Ukraine stands now at 2.3 billion €, and we will continue to provide more. Support for 🇺🇦 is an investment to the security of whole Europe."
Minister
@anttihakkanen
at the NATO
#DefMin
meeting.
Finland grants a 1 M€ technology prize every two years for inventions for a better life.
This year, the
@millenniumprize
is awarded to Prof. Baliga for revolutionizing global electrification. Thank you for an insightful discussion on the importance of science and innovation!
Great discussions last week between 🇫🇮 and 🇺🇸 on a wide range of topics.
As close allies, we share many priorities, including the steadfast support for Ukraine, the stability and economic opportunities of the Indo-Pacific, de-escalation in the Middle East, and tech cooperation.
In this week’s
#AUSA2024
🇫🇮 highlighted the growing defense cooperation with 🇺🇸, showcasing cutting-edge technology and skilled forces. Together, we are leading future-oriented defense innovation and building a more resilient defense industry!
Defence Minister
@anttihakkanen
met today with the US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Stanley Brown in Helsinki.
They discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries and defense industrial cooperation.
🇫🇮🤝🇺🇸
Finnish innovations have the power to solve many of our shared challenges.
Thank you,
@ICEYEfi
, for visiting the Embassy and sharing how your high-resolution Earth monitoring can support situational awareness globally and in the U.S.