Statement by Foreign Minister Tuomioja on the Border Treaty between Latvia and Russia

Press release 52/2007
27 March 2007

Finland welcomes the signing of the Border Treaty between Latvia and Russia. The Treaty is also important for the European Union because it concerns a part of the Union's external border.

We hope that the Treaty will contribute to the overall development of relations between the two countries. Finland also hopes that the Treaty will be ratified in both countries without delay.