Nordic transport ministers issue a statement on military mobility and security of supply

Transport ministers of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark will meet on 13–14 May 2025 in Helsinki. They will issue a joint statement on military mobility and security of supply.

At their informal meeting, the Nordic ministers will discuss cooperation in transport system planning and maritime safety. On Tuesday 13 May, the ministers discussed the transport system cooperation from the viewpoints of preparedness and resilience. In addition, they received a briefing on the European rail gauge.

The ministers issued a joint statement, which emphasises the importance of cross-border military mobility, civil preparedness and security of supply in both the joint Nordic transport system strategy and the planning of the national transport systems.

“The statement is a strong joint message of the Nordic countries to invest in military mobility, security of supply and preparedness. The transport and defence sectors are working closely together," says Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne.

The informal meeting of transport ministers will continue on Wednesday 14 May. On Wednesday, the ministers will discuss maritime safety, including shadow fleet.

“Maritime safety is vital for all Nordic countries. Close cooperation between partner countries is the key in managing and minimising the risks caused by illegal shadow fleet,” Minister Ranne says.  

During the meeting, the ministers will visit a Finnish icebreaker.

Finland and Åland hold the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2025. The informal meeting of the transport ministers is part of the Presidency.

Inquiries:

Requests to interview Minister Lulu Ranne:

Jussi Laatikainen, Special Adviser to the Minister of Transport and Communications, tel. +358 29 534 2111, [email protected] 

Informal meeting of transport ministers:

Jani Haapsaari, Senior Specialist, tel. +358 29 534 2067, [email protected]

Statement:

Kaisa Kuukasjärvi, Senior Ministerial Adviser, tel. +358 29 534 2030, [email protected]