New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): President Alexander Stubb of Finland arrived in New Delhi on a state visit to India and was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “A warm welcome to India! President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland has arrived in New Delhi on a State Visit to India.”
According to the post, President Stubb received a Guard of Honour and was welcomed at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh.
The Finnish leader is scheduled to be the Chief Guest and keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2026, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.
Highlighting bilateral ties, Jaiswal noted that India and Finland share a warm and friendly relationship rooted in shared democratic values, adding that President Stubb’s visit will impart further momentum to India-Finland relations.
The visit, which includes a high-level delegation of ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, aims to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release issued Tuesday.
President Stubb will attend the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue from March 5 to 7 in New Delhi as Chief Guest and keynote speaker. According to an official statement, this marks his first visit to India in his current role as President.
In addition to his engagement at the Raisina Dialogue, President Stubb is scheduled to hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional and global issues of mutual interest.
A key highlight of the visit will be discussions on cooperation in multilateral forums, with emphasis on enhancing people-to-people ties and economic partnerships. Following the talks, Prime Minister Modi will host a luncheon in honor of President Stubb, the release said.
During his visit, the Finnish President will also meet President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet him.
After concluding his engagements in the capital, President Stubb will travel to Mumbai, where he will meet Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He will also interact with business leaders and address students at the University of Mumbai.
India and Finland share a multifaceted partnership anchored in shared democratic values. Finland is regarded as an important partner for India within the European Union and the Nordic region.
President Stubb’s visit follows the recent trip by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to India for the AI Impact Summit in February, underscoring both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. (ANI)
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