Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is on a historic go to to Australia, aiming to construct stronger commerce ties between the 2 nations.
Marin spoke with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about their shared values surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after after giving an handle to the Lowy Institute suppose tank on European safety.
It's the first time a Finnish prime minister has ever visited Australia.
She can also be main a delegation of Finnish enterprise executives on her go to.
"Now we have so many issues in widespread, despite the fact that we're throughout the globe," Marin informed Albanese.
Finland shares a protracted border with Russia and Marin has been some of the distinguished European leaders to induce sanctions on the Kremlin over its warfare in opposition to Ukraine.
Marin spoke to Albanese about their shared values in opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"We collectively should stand by our values, the foundations primarily based order that's now challenged, Marin stated.
Finland and neighbouring Sweden utilized to affix the NATO navy alliance after Ukraine invasion in February.
Marin has additionally dedicated to reaching internet zero by 2035, which is certainly one of Europe's most bold targets.
"The entry ticket to good worldwide relations between pals decarbonisation," Albanese stated.
Marin's historic commerce mission already brought on a stir in New Zealand when she and prime minister Jacinda Ardern spoke again to a journalist who requested in the event that they have been "simply assembly" due to their comparable age.
The Finnish PM made international headlines earlier this 12 months after a video was leaked exhibiting her dancing with pals whereas partying.