Valtonen Heads to Washington for Ukraine Talks
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen is travelling to Washington for talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Ukraine and bilateral cooperation.
Finland’s Foreign Ministry announced the 29 October visit early that morning. The agenda includes efforts to secure peace in Ukraine.
The ministry said Finland supports a just and lasting peace and continues to back Ukraine.
Valtonen and Rubio are also due to discuss relations between Finland and the United States. Technology and economic cooperation are among the bilateral subjects identified in the announcement.
Valtonen is scheduled to meet other members of the US administration during the visit.
The meetings give Finland a direct opportunity to discuss Ukraine with Washington as diplomatic efforts continue.
The ministry’s announcement sets out the agenda. It does not report an agreed outcome from the talks.
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