Finland approves defence agreement with US

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has approved the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the United States, set to take effect on September 1, according to the Finnish Foreign Ministry.

President Stubb approved the act on the adoption and entry into force of the agreement, along with relevant amendments to national laws, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

The US-Finnish Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed last December, grants Washington access to 15 Finnish military bases for potential use by US forces. It also allows the US to bring defence equipment, supplies, materials, and soldiers to Finland.

This agreement establishes a framework for increased US military activities and a more permanent presence in Finland. Specific military zones will be created, including facilities accessible only to US personnel.

Additionally, the agreement will strengthen cooperation between the two nations in crisis situations.