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Nordic Defence Cooperation

Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway are part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). This cooperation started in 2009 and primarily aims to increase the countries’ defence capabilities and enhance possibilities to take joint action if a crisis arises in the neighbourhood.

Responsible ministers
Pål Jonson
Responsible ministries
Ministry of Defence

News about NORDEFCO

  • Nordic defence ministers met in Helsinki

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    The Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen hosted the Nordic defence ministers meeting. Photo: The Finnish Ministry of Defence

    On Thursday 30 January, the Nordic defence ministers met in Helsinki within the framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). After the meeting, the defence ministers made a joint statement. Minister for Defence Pål Jonson attended the meeting.

  • Pål Jonson attended meeting with Nordic-Baltic defence ministers and Northern Group

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    The Nordic defence ministers sign a joint Letter of Intent on military mobility between Nordic countries. Photo: Danish Ministry of Defence

    Increased security in Northern Europe and enhanced support to Ukraine were on the agenda when Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson participated in several meetings of defence ministers in Copenhagen. Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov also took part in all the meetings.

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