Finland and the United States deepen cooperation in technology and critical minerals
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Finland and the United States signed a technology cooperation agreement called the Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD) on Thursday. The two countries also signed a framework programme on critical minerals. The agreements are part of both countries' efforts to strengthen cooperation in important technology sectors.
Critical minerals are important raw materials for many modern products, such as batteries, electronics and defence industry equipment. Their availability has become a politically important issue in many countries, as many raw materials are currently imported from only a few countries. Through the framework programme, Finland and the United States aim to increase cooperation in the sustainable sourcing, processing and recycling of minerals.
The technology agreement focuses on research, innovation and technical cooperation. The purpose of the agreement is to facilitate cooperation between companies and research institutions and to support the development of new technology. More detailed information on the content of the agreements has not yet been fully disclosed.
The signing of the agreements shows that relations between Finland and the United States in the technology sector continue to develop. Experts are following how the cooperation will be implemented in practice and what effects it will have on Finnish companies and research.
Sources: Daily Finland
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