<h1>Finland backs early India-EU free trade deal, pledges tech, AI, 6G and cybersecurity cooperation; supports 2026 AI Summit</h1> The Finnish head of state told the Indian prime minister by phone that Finland supports an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU free trade agreement and reviewed bilateral ties, reaffirming commitment to expand cooperation in quantum technologies, 6G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and sustainability. Finland expressed support for India's hosting of the 2026 AI Impact Summit and shared its assessment of recent Europe-US-Ukraine leaders' meetings on resolving the conflict in Ukraine. India reiterated its consistent preference for a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of peace and stability.