Prof Simo Nikkari is an MD, PhD specialized in Biosecurity and -defense, Director at Centre for Military Medicine, Finland. Expressed opinions are his own
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Finland is a forerunner in comprehensive biothreat preparedness
The Helsinki Biosecurity Dialogue by @CSRisks and The Center for Biothreat Preparedness (FIN) bolstering collective resilience against biothreats. @DefenceFinland @THLorg @Ruokavirasto @Puolustusvoimat
Attending the biannual GPWG meeting in Rome #G7Italy – at Rome, Lazio
Check out the latest GPWMD Newsletter. Highlights include
🔷#G7Italy 2024 priorities
🔷GP’s 2023 Programming Annex, detailing >300 projects (€1.8 billion) to counter🌍#CBRN threats
🔷feature articles from @INTERPOL and @OEA_CICTE
Read it at bit.ly/493PXkn
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Secretary Blinken on 🇫🇮Independence Day:
”This year holds particular significance for our relationship, as Finland acceded to the Washington Treaty and became a NATO Ally.” ”🇫🇮steadfast leadership in supporting 🇺🇦 is a model for our close cooperation.”🇺🇸
state.gov/finland-national-d…
Thank you to G7 Chair 2023 Japan for hosting the fruitful event #GPWMD
Japan hosted the 2nd @GPWMDofficial working group in Nagasaki 🎌 as this year's G7 Chair. 140 disarmament and nonproliferation experts had a fruitful discussion 🌍🤝#GPWMD
Suomi mukana G7-maiden GPWG Globaalissa kumppanuudessa, jossa mm tuetaan disinformaation vastustamista joukkotuhoaseiden olemassaolosta Ukrainassa. Niitä ei Ukrainalla ole. – at Japan
Thank you for hosting us #JCBRNDCOE
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Finland, committed to the security of all @NATO member states, will be a reliable ally that strengthens regional stability.
Thank you, Mr Secretary General, and all of our 30 allies, for your support. Now we can get to work for our common security. Together we are stronger.
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All #NATO member countries have ratified Finland’s membership; the Alliance is stronger, and #Finland will help improving #NATO’s stability and security in the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe. Welcome, Finland!
#WeAreNATO
As a member of the team of hosts (or POCs) thank you again for your leadership @kandelnirmal during the external evaluation #JEE #Finland
ALT Kaikki 30 Naton jäsenmaata ovat nyt ratifioineet Suomen jäsenyyden. Haluan kiittää niistä jokaista niiden osoittamasta luottamuksesta ja tuesta. Suomesta tulee vahva ja kyvykäs liittolainen, joka on sitoutunut liittokunnan turvallisuuteen. Suomi on nyt valmis liittymään Natoon. Odotamme, että saamme Ruotsin rinnallemme jäseneksi niin pian kuin mahdollista.
Herpesviruses as friends and enemies. Professori Veijo Hukkasen upea ja ihmisläheinen senioriesitelmä #virologipaivat #tampere Päiviä järjestetty vuodesta 1973 - oma kosketukseni niihin tosin vasta vuodesta 1985
When living in California I was once asked whether we have any natural catastrophies in #Finland . Well yes - it is called #winter. However, it comes every year and we are prepared - well, most of the time anyway. hs.fi/kaupunki/art-200000926…
Attending the third and last week of the #BWCRevCon in snow-covered Geneva. Trying to find consensus between state parties on the way forward
The #BWCRevCon continues this week at @UNGeneva.
Learn more about the significance of the treaty in the latest edition of the BWC Brochure ➡️ bit.ly/3Fs7mXU v @ODA_Geneva
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The #PalaisdesNations @UNGeneva is covered in snow today, but the work must continue!
The #BWCRevCon reaches the end of its second week. Next week will be the final week of the 9th RevCon.
Valuable leadership from #Uganda and @JaneRuth_Aceng toward improving global health and biosecurity capabitities in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic
On behalf of ministers gathered at the #GHSAMinisterial2022, @JaneRuth_Aceng presented the New Seoul Declaration extending GHSA for a 3rd 5-year phase (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2028)
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NTI | bio held it's 5th Global Biosecurity Dialogue (GBD) in Cape Town this month where participants discussed opportunities to improve biosecurity and address global vulnerabilities. More👇 bit.ly/3TVwBWT
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The Winter War began on 30 November 1939, when the Soviet Union attacked Finland without declaring war.
The fighting lasted 105 days. Tens of thousands sacrificed their lives so that we could celebrate 105 years of independence on 6 December.
#OnThisDay
ALT Helsinki after bombings 30 November 1939.
ALT Helsinki after bombings 30 November 1939. People going to a shelter.
ALT A block is burning in Helsinki after bombings 30 November 1939.
ALT Devastation at a street of Helsinki after bombings 30 November 1939.
#Uganda has been an exemplary forerunner of the #GHSAagenda since its beginning in 2014. Meeting today with active #nextgeneration experts at the @GHSAministerial2022
It is great catching up with my brother from Finland @simonikkari at the 2022 @GHSAgenda Ministerial
A new model for #pandemicpreparedness ; Addressing gaps, accelerating development and coordination. Dr Anthony Fauci #NIAID #GHSAministerial2022
