HELSINKI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Ministers from Nordic and Baltic countries responsible for digitalisation on Thursday adopted a declaration aimed at accelerating the rollout of the European Digital Identity Wallets (EUDI Wallet) across the region, with the goal of creating an open and interoperable Nordic area for citizens and businesses.
Meeting in Tampere, Finland, the ministers agreed to promote a shared certification system to support secure and cost-effective EUDI Wallet solutions and facilitate cross-border use of digital services.
"The adoption of this declaration marks a step forward in realizing our vision of making the Nordic Region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world," said Finland's Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen.
Close public-private cooperation and "multiple wallet solutions" will foster innovation and resilience while improving services for citizens, businesses, and public authorities alike, she added.
An EUDI Wallet is a mobile application that stores verified personal data for use in digital services across Europe, with each European Union member state being responsible for its own application.
The meeting also reviewed progress in advancing cross-border digital services and removing administrative barriers.
