Defense Forces (EDF) Commander Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo said military cooperation between Finland and Estonia is increasing and focused on maritime defense, Paralel.Az reports citing ERR.

Merilo told newspaper Helsingin Sanomat the goal is to establish specific plans that allow the Allies to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships in case of danger.

"Maritime defense is an area where cooperation between Finland and Estonia is set to increase, and we may be able to make more concrete plans on how, if necessary, we can completely block adversary activities in the Baltic Sea, literally speaking. Militarily, this is achievable, we are ready for it, and we are moving in that direction," he said.

Merilo said the closure of the Gulf of Finland depends on the security situation.

"If there is a threat and it is necessary, we are ready to do it to protect ourselves," the Maj. Gen. told the paper

Merilo did not specify if the plans already exist.