Finland considers that the pandemic treaty should strengthen global justice and international cooperation. During the negotiations, Finland has stressed that the pandemic treaty should primarily address issues that are not covered by other existing mechanisms. Issues related to health security require strong national commitment and ownership from all Member States.  It is also important to respect national competence in the future, even though international cooperation in, and the normative framework for, health security are strengthened. No obligations or powers restricting national competence during a health threat should be included in the treaty. The role of the Member States in defining health policy and organising health services must be taken into account.