Richmond, VA – According to the statement, Finland is a significant player in cross continental relationships for Virginia. As one of the fastest-growing sources of foreign direct investment in the United States, Finnish industry sectors such as shipbuilding, logistics and IT/software naturally pair with existing business ecosystems in Virginia.
Virginia exported $49M in products to Finland in 2023 and imported $93M in goods from Finland.
Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement:
“As a premier partner in the Commonwealth’s economic and business ecosystem, I was thrilled to meet with President Stubb to strengthen Virginia’s decades-old partnership with Finland.
As a former business leader, I appreciate the commitment to excellence that Finland demonstrates across sectors.
They are an important trading partner and I look forward to building on our successful relationship for years to come.”
