Finland

02.12.2023

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 Why in the news?

Recently Finland has announced that Finland will close its last remaining road border with Russia due to its concerns over migration.

Important points:

• Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has said Finland will close its last remaining road border with Russia due to concerns over migration, as the country accused Moscow of undermining Finland's national security.
• Finland has already closed seven of its eight checkpoints on its long border with Russia this month following a surge in arrivals of migrants from the Middle East and Africa.
• The total closure announced by the Finnish government will last for at least two weeks, after which a crossing point can be reopened.

About Finland:

• Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country located in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe.
• It is bordered by Sweden to the west, Russia to the east and Norway to the north, while Estonia lies to the south across the Gulf of Finland.
• The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
• Finland is a country located in Northern Europe.
• Finland is one of the northernmost and geographically remote countries in the world.
• It is subject to a severe climate.
• Finland forms a symbolic northern border between Western and Eastern Europe.

elations between India and Finland:

Finland and India have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations.

Science and Technology:

• India and Finland have strong ties in science, technology and innovation.
• Both India and Finland are consultative members of the Antarctic Treaty, as well as they have active stations in Antarctica.
• Finland will host the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) in 2023 and India in 2024.

Bilateral Relations:

• Finland has very good relations with India.
• After the country gained independence in 1947, Finland established diplomatic relations with India in 1949.
• In recent years, the strengthening of political and economic cooperation between the countries has been reflected in an increase in joint initiatives and active exchanges of delegations.

Trade and Economic Relations:

• Finland's trade and economic relations with India depend on exports of paper, machinery, equipment and industry services from Finland to India.
• India's exports to Finland focus on pharmaceutical, chemical and textile products.
• The sector of ICT and digital solutions also plays an important role in Indian exports to Finland.

Cultural Relations:

• Finland is receptive towards Indian culture.
• There are many Indian dance schools and yoga schools in Finland.

Cultural programs are regularly organized by Indian associations and other cultural organizations promoting Indian dance and music (both classical and contemporary).