Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call With Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen
U.S. Department of Defense Austin III spoke by phone today with his Finnish counterpart, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen. Secretary Austin thanked Minister Kaikkonen for the robust defense relationship with Finland and looked forward to its continued growth. Secretary Austin also reaffirmed that the U.S. seeks to be the partner of choice for Finland’s defense modernization needs. Minister Kaikkonen congratulated Secretary Austin on his new position and expressed appreciation for long-standing bilateral military cooperation and shared values. Secretary Austin and Minister Kaikkonen expre...