The ministers will discuss topical EU defence cooperation issues, such as the Strategic Compass, strengthening the EU's resilience and EU crisis management operations. The agenda includes a strategic discussion with representatives of the UN and NATO. The current situation in Afghanistan will also be addressed at the meeting.

Inquiries: Special Adviser Ilmari Uljas on the meeting’s agenda, tel. +358 295 140048, and Head of Communications Kristian Vakkuri on communications of the meeting, tel. +358 295 140123.