Published November 16,2023
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Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reacts throughout a press convention in Helsinki, Finland, on October 10, 2023. (REUTERS File Photo)
Finland introduced on Thursday that it’s going to briefly shut 4 border crossings with its jap neighbor Russia on account of elevated “illegal entry.”
The Finnish authorities mentioned in an announcement that the border crossings at Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, Imatra, and Niirala will probably be closed from Nov. 18 to Feb. 18 subsequent 12 months.
“We have acted decisively and swiftly so that the situation at the eastern border would not escalate. During the previous parliamentary term, amendments were made to the Border Guard Act precisely for such situations. These tools have now been used,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo mentioned within the assertion.
The measures are taken to forestall unlawful entry into the nation, the Finnish premier mentioned, stressing that they’re ready to take “even stronger measures” if mandatory.
“There are indications that foreign authorities or other actors have played a role in facilitating the entry into Finland of persons who have crossed the border illegally,” he mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr