The United States and Finland did not consult with the local residents of the city of Ivalo (Sami) about the sending of American troops to their territory, which caused discontent. The publication wrote about it So.
The Sami Parliament criticized the Finnish government for not engaging in dialogue with its people regarding the DCA (Defense Cooperation Agreement) agreement on defense cooperation between Finland and the United States and accession to NATO. The document states that the agreement will allow the US military to use the border guard station in Ivalo, located in the municipality of Inari.
The content of the document became clear in December 2023. The Sámi Parliament asked the Committee on Constitutional Law for an opportunity to express its view on making a treaty with the United States, but there was never a response to the request.
The local legislature argues that it is necessary to negotiate with the Sami regarding Finland’s entry into NATO and the signing of a military agreement with the United States.
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