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Readout of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine’s Phone Call with the Finnish Chief of Defense Gen. Janne Jaakkola


Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

August 4, 2025


WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Mr. Joseph Holstead provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, spoke with Finland’s Chief of Defense, Gen. Janne Jaakkola, on Monday, August 4th, 2025.

During the meeting, Gen. Caine and Gen. Jaakkola discussed bilateral cooperation and regional security. The Chairman and Gen. Jaakkola further discussed initiatives, innovation, and integration.

The United States benefits from the deepening partnership with Finland through bilateral security, economic, and technology cooperation and increasing alignment on global issues.

A NATO Ally, Finland remains a pillar of stability, good governance, and prosperity.


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