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Interview: New "geopolitical era" brings Finland and Australia closer

Finnish Ambassador Arto Haapea in Canberra March 28, 2024 - SBS.jpg

Finnish Ambassador Arto Haapea in Canberra March 28, 2024 - SBS.jpg

In April 2023, Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. The Nordic nation's top diplomat in Canberra says the new 'geopolitical era' - following Russia's invasion of Ukraine - now requires the country to strengthen ties with like minded partners, like Australia. Pablo Vinales Political Correspondent for SBS News spoke with Finnish Ambassador Arto Haapea in Canberra.


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In April 2023, Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. The Nordic nation's top diplomat in Canberra says the new 'geopolitical era' - following Russia's invasion of Ukraine - now requires the country to strengthen ties with like minded partners, like Australia. Pablo Vinales Political Correspondent for SBS News spoke with Finnish Ambassador Arto Haapea in Canberra.


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