Chief of Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces visited Finland

2026-08-14

The Chief of Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces, Major General Vahur Karus, visited Finland in mid-August. The visit took place from August 12th to 13th, and its purpose was to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.

Finland and Estonia work closely together in the fields of security and defense. Major General Karus's visit is part of the regular communication between the defense forces of the neighboring countries. Meetings typically involve discussions on current security situations and joint exercises.

Defense cooperation between Finland and Estonia has become even more prominent in recent years. Both countries are members of NATO, which deepens their integration and joint planning to ensure security in the Baltic Sea region.

The visit demonstrates that military cooperation between the countries is active and ongoing. Such high-level meetings help ensure that the Finnish and Estonian defense forces operate seamlessly together in all situations.