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Finnish President Alexander Stubb Arrives in India for Key State Visit

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His agenda includes wide-ranging talks with PM Modi, serving as Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue, and meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and other Indian leaders. The visit aims to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors and discuss global issues of mutual concern. President Stubb will also travel to Mumbai for business engagements and to address students.

Key Points: Finland President Stubb Visits India for Raisina Dialogue

  • State visit to strengthen bilateral ties
  • Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue
  • Meetings with PM Modi & President Murmu
  • Focus on business and multilateral cooperation
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrives in India for 3-day State Visit

Finnish President Alexander Stubb begins a 3-day state visit to India for talks with PM Modi and to be chief guest at the Raisina Dialogue.

"The visit... reflects the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, March 4

Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day State Visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He was received at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.

The Finnish President was also accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival.

Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 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. President Stubb was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour, and was received by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh at the airport."

President Stubb will remain in India until March 7 and is accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Ministers, senior officials and prominent business leaders.

During his visit, he will attend the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from March 5 to 7, where he will serve as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address.

This marks President Stubb's first visit to India since assuming office.

According to the MEA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Alexander Stubb will hold wide-ranging discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. They are also expected to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern, including collaboration in multilateral forums. The Prime Minister will host a lunch in honour of the visiting leader.

During his stay, President Stubb will also call on President Droupadi Murmu and meet Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to call on him to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral ties.

Following his engagements in the national capital, President Stubb will travel to Mumbai, where he will meet Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

In Mumbai, he will interact with Indian business leaders and participate in an India-Finland business event. He is also slated to address students at the University of Mumbai.

The MEA noted that India and Finland enjoy warm, friendly and multifaceted relations anchored in shared democratic values. Finland is regarded as an important partner for India within the European Union and the Nordic region.

"The visit of President Stubb, following the recent visit of Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland H.E. Petteri Orpo to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, reflects the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors and to deepen people-to-people linkages," the Ministry added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Another high-profile visit! Our diplomatic calendar is packed. Raisina Dialogue is becoming a major global platform. Curious to hear his keynote address. Finland's stance on digital governance and AI ethics is noteworthy.
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Rohit P
Good to see the focus on business ties. Finland has Nokia, but beyond that, there's so much potential in startups and innovation. The Mumbai business event is key. Hope our MSMEs get a chance to connect with Finnish companies.
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Sarah B
As someone living in India, I appreciate these partnerships. However, I hope the discussions go beyond ceremonial welcomes and MoUs. We need tangible outcomes in technology transfer and job creation for Indian youth.
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Vikram M
Finland is a world leader in education. Him addressing Mumbai University students is fantastic! Our system needs more global exposure and collaboration. Maybe we can learn from their student-centric approach.
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Karthik V
While I welcome the visit, I do hope our government also pushes for a balanced relationship. We often hear about what India can learn, but Finland also stands to gain massively from our market and talent. The partnership must be a two-way street.
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Nisha Z
Shared democratic values are the perfect foundation. In today's world, it

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