The British Army Chief, General Sir Roly Walker, visited Finland from 4 to 7 November at the invitation of the Finnish Army Chief, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki. The talks focused on military cooperation, lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, and the development of NATO's (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) defence on the eastern flank.
According to the Finnish Army, Walker's visit included the Army Staff and NATO's command staff in Mikkeli (S:t Michel, south-eastern Finland), as well as the Utti Jaeger Regiment, where he was briefed on the activities of Finland's special forces.
The discussions also covered NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and the importance of the defence industry for supply security.
Walker also met with Finland's Chief of Defence, Janne Jaakkola. Following the visit, he thanked Välimäki for his leadership as he prepares to step down from his post as Army Chief.