Finnish envoy to Japan calls security of Asia, Europe "inseparable"

The Finnish ambassador to Tokyo has called for tighter relations between Japan and her country in the wake of its accession to NATO, describing the security of Europe and Asia as intertwined in the face of geopolitical challenges."It is clear that the security environment in Europe and Asia is inseparable," Tanja Jaaskelainen said in an interview with Kyodo News in Sapporo on Friday, adding that Europe "can learn" from Japan when it comes to dealing with the Pacific region.Jaaskelainen, whose country became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in April, said Japan is in…READ FULL ARTICLE