Finland adopts first-ever national security strategy valid until 2035

Finland has developed its first national security strategy, which will remain in force until 2035, in line with the government program.

The government said the strategy was designed to provide a foundation for the long-term and consistent development of national security and to support Finland’s ability to respond to diverse challenges in a changing security environment, Caliber.Az reports, citing Finnish media.

According to the Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, the strategy creates “a basis for long-term and consistent development of national security and supports Finland’s ability to respond to diverse challenges in a changing security environment.”

The document defines key national security interests, focuses on responding to the most serious threats, and provides guidelines for protecting core national priorities, the press service said.

It noted that the strategy was developed amid increasing security threats and a tense international situation.

“It is extremely important that the national security perspective is widely recognised across different sectors, in the work of authorities, and in decision-making processes,” it added.

The priorities for strengthening national security include maintaining and developing defence capabilities, cooperation with allies, increasing societal resilience to crises, managing strategic dependencies, preparing for hybrid threats, addressing technological challenges, and protecting critical infrastructure.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov