Finland’s Arctic Foreign and Security Policy : Policy document, Minister for Foreign Affairs, November 2025

Finland’s objective is a stable and secure Arctic governed by the principles of international law and sustainable development. Indigenous peoples and the region’s population play a key role in building the future of the Arctic. Intensified great power competition, Europe's changing security landscape and accelerating climate change are strongly reflected in the Arctic. This changing context means Finland needs to clarify the objectives and means of its Arctic foreign and security policy. The Arctic’s stability and security are built on multilateral cooperation. The other Nordic countries, Canada and the United States are Finland’s close allies and partners in both NATO and the Arctic Council. Finland contributes to strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defense in the Arctic region. For stability and sustainable development in the Arctic, the European Union is of key importance. Finland possesses significant Arctic and cold-climate expertise, which we share with our partners to help build a sustainable future for the Arctic. This policy document complements Finland’s Strategy for Arctic Policy (2021) and the Government Report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy (2024).