Prime Minister signs new assurances to bolster European security: 11 May 2022
The PM is signing declarations with Sweden and Finland today to reinforce their security and fortify northern Europe’s defences, in the face of renewed threats.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visiting Sweden and Finland today to fortify European security
- Nations to sign mutual security assurances with the UK to tackle traditional, hybrid and cyber threats
- Security declarations will see a step-change in defence and security cooperation, including the sharing of new intelligence and joint military operations
The Prime Minister is signing historic declarations with Sweden and Finland today to reinforce their security and fortify northern Europe’s defences, in the face of renewed threats.
This morning the Prime Minister signed mutual security assurances with Prime Minister Andersson in Sweden, and this afternoon he will travel to Finland to sign a similar security declaration with President Niinistö.
The declarations signed today will allow the UK to cooperate with key Nordic partners and their armed forces, in all domains, including cyberspace. They will also allow for closer collaboration on new technology and intelligence gathering.
As part of increased defence cooperation with Sweden and Finland, the Prime Minister will offer to increase deployments to the region, including with Royal Air Force, British Army and Royal Navy assets and personnel.
The PM is signing declarations with Sweden and Finland today to reinforce their security and fortify northern Europe’s defences, in the face of renewed threats.
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