Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend an honor guard ceremony prior to their bilateral meeting at Prime Minister's office, in Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2022. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS
Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, said on Wednesday that if her nation takes the historic step to apply to join the NATO alliance, it will be for the security of its own citizens.
Marin spoke after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, a day before Finnish President Sauli Niinisto is expected to say whether his country, which shares a long border with Russia, will apply to join the NATO alliance.
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin shakes hands with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during their meeting at the latter’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2022. Franck Robichon/Pool via REUTERS
(Reporting by Elaine Lies; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend an honor guard ceremony prior to their bilateral meeting at Prime Minister's office, in Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2022. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERSFinland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida smile during their meeting at the latter’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2022. Franck Robichon/Pool via REUTERS
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