Republic of Finland became a full Contributing Partner of the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence

On the 17^th of April the Republic of Finland became a full Contributing Partner of the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence. After finalising the joining process Finland became the 11^th country to join the COE. Nevertheless, Finland has contributed a national representative to the Centre since 2017, who has already worked on a number of projects and greatly contributed to the functions of the NATO ENSEC COE.

Throughout the joining process, Finland has emphasized the importance of strategic analysis on the energy security developments in the Baltic Sea Region, especially in the maritime domain, security of supply, and the increased use of renewable energy sources. Finland has a long history of close cooperation with NATO as a Partnership for Peace country. The country has also sent national representatives to Cyber Security Centre of Excellence in Tallinn and Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence in Riga.

The NATO ENSEC COE and its staff are very happy to welcome the newly joined nation and look forward to an even more fruitful and valuable cooperation!

The official Flag Raising Ceremony of the Republic of Finland Joining the NATO ENSEC COE is scheduled for the 8^th of June 2018.