Finnish President Alexander Stubb has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day State Visit to India following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and received a Guard of Honour.
President Stubb, accompanied by a high-level delegation, will be in India until March 7. He is set to participate in the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi as the Chief Guest, where he will deliver the keynote address. This visit marks President Stubb’s first official trip to India since taking office.
During his stay, President Stubb will engage in discussions with Prime Minister Modi to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors. They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Prime Minister will host a lunch in honor of President Stubb.
In addition to meetings in the national capital, President Stubb will travel to Mumbai to meet with Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He will interact with Indian business leaders, attend an India-Finland business event, and speak to students at the University of Mumbai.
India and Finland share warm and friendly relations based on shared democratic values. The visit of President Stubb underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation across various sectors and deepen people-to-people ties.
