I am very pleased to address you at the 27th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference in Mariehamn. Let me warmly congratulate the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference and the host, Ålands lagting,…
Remarks by President Martti Ahtisaari at the Kultaranta Talks 2018: “Power and Strength or a Shared Order?” in Kultaranta, 17 June 2018
President Niinistö, President of the UN General Assembly Miroslav Lajcak, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by thanking President Niinistö for inviting me to speak here today. It is…
Opening remarks of the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Kultaranta Talks on 17 June 2018
Good evening and a warm welcome to the Kultaranta Talks. *** We have gathered here every June since 2013 to discuss current issues in foreign and security policy. Looking back,…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Finnish Climate Summit at Finlandia Hall on 13th June 2018
It is a pleasure to join you all here this morning. ”What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” This quote from the former U.S….
Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö at the dinner in honour of the President of Iceland, Mr. Gudni Thorlacius Jóhannesson and Mrs. Eliza Reid at the Presidential Palace on 15 May 2018
It has been a great pleasure for us to welcome you to Finland for this state visit. Iceland is a country we Finns have always felt great friendship for. Despite…
Address by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the centenary of President Kallio’s reconciliation speech in Nivala on 5 May 2018
This spring we have commemorated the centenary of the Finnish Civil War. The joy and gratitude expressed during Finland’s centenary celebrations last year were quickly replaced by the sad memories…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Opening of Parliament on 6 February 2018
(check against delivery) Madam Speaker, Members of Parliament, You are now embarking on the last parliamentary session of your electoral term. The concept of “parliamentary session” has always fascinated me;…
Inauguration speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö on 1 February 2018
Madam Speaker, representatives of the Finnish people, Madam Speaker, thank you for your thought- and emotion-provoking speech. It reminds me that I am here in front of you as a…
Address to the Diplomatic Corps by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö on 1 February 2018
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, I would like to thank you, Ambassador Ricardo Alvarado, for your kind words as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. I would…