The participation of soldiers from the four non-allied EU Member States in NATO work will be possible as the crisis management cooperation between the EU and NATO is further developed. In NATO-led crisis management cooperation, Finland aims to consolidate the position of partnership countries. Finland will particularly aim at enhancing cooperation in the planning of operations and decision-making in cases where Finland is committing troops to an operation. The PfP programme strengthens Finland's national defence capacity. The operations will provide exceptionally effective training for both commanders and troops, benefiting national defence too.
Good performance enhances the credibility of Finland's national defence.