📋 Tender Overview
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger and Prime Minister Sanna Marin met in Helsinki on Thursday November 10. The prime ministers discussions focused on supporting Ukraine Finlands future NATO membership the energy crisis and education policy.The prime ministers stated that the bilateral relations between Finland and Slovakia are good and problem-free. There has been concrete cooperation between the countries for example in the product development of military vehicles. There has also been an exchange of information in the planning of smart city solutions and the digitalization of public administration. In addition cooperation opportunities have also been explored in the field of radioactive waste storage for example. The importance of continuing the strong support of the international community for Ukraine was highlighted in the discussions. Ukraine defends itself in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter against Russias war of aggression. Russias disinformation and efforts to further escalate the war are irresponsible and worrying. Russias attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine only increase the need for international support and humanitarian aid. The EU must remain united in supporting Ukraine and maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia. Support for the investigation of war crimes and accountability mechanisms is of primary importance. The discussions focused on the situation of Finlands and Swedens NATO membership process and the importance of future NATO membership for the entire alliance. We greatly appreciate the fact that Slovakia ratified Finlands NATO application already in September. We will be an active and reliable ally. Finland already has a solid partnership with NATO based on which full membership is a natural path says Prime Minister Marin. The prime ministers discussed the EUs actions to find a quick and coordinated solution to the energy crisis caused by Russias war of aggression in Ukraine. At the same time investments in the green transition must be accelerated in order to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. The discussions also included education policy cooperation between Finland and Slovakia and activities against violent radicalization and extremism. In 2018 Slovakia updated its education strategy for the years 20182027. Experts from Finnish universities companies and cities in educational activities participated in the preparation of the strategy. During his visit Prime Minister Heger also met the President of the Republic Sauli Niinist and visited the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. It was Prime Minister Hegers first visit to Finland.
