President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday voiced confidence that military-industrial cooperation between Finland and Latvia would deepen, stressing that Latvia and Finland together demonstrate Europe's determination to defend its security, reported Xinhua.
"Small countries like Finland and Latvia have a much better chance of pursuing their interests if we work together," Stubb said after his arrival in Latvia for a two-day state visit.
He added that NATO must be prepared for any future developments, noting that Latvia and Finland will continue to be the first to provide assistance to partners.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has thanked his visiting Finnish counterpart Stubb for Finland's support in strengthening Latvia's eastern border, highlighting close cooperation between the two nations in safeguarding regional security.
Rinkevics also praised the contribution of the Finnish border guard and the cooperation and exchange of experience between the two countries' services in talks with Stubb, the Latvian presidential office said.
"Given today's geopolitical challenges, Finland is an indispensable NATO ally for Latvia, especially in guarding the Baltic Sea and the eastern flank," Rinkevics stressed.
On economic ties, Rinkevics expressed Latvia's interest in expanding cooperation with Finland in transport, green energy, information and communication technology, innovation, and tourism.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
