My fellow citizens, A year of celebrations is behind us. The centenary of our independence was fêted in many ways and recalled with gratitude. It has been rousing to see…
Christmas message from the President of the Republic to Finnish peacekeepers
Dear Finnish peacekeepers, This year, we have celebrated 100 years of Finnish independence. We are rightly proud of the safety and prosperity we enjoy in our country and of the…
Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the banquet held in honour of the President of Poland Andrzej Duda and Mrs. Agata Korhauser-Duda at the Presidential Palace on 24 October 2017
(check against delivery) I and my wife are happy that you are paying us this state visit. You are visiting Finland at a very special time: This year we celebrate…
Opening remarks by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats 2 October 2017
(check against delivery) As EU member states, we share a common security environment with NATO. The EU and NATO are facing the emerging challenges increasingly also together. With this in…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the banquet held in honour of the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella at the Presidential Palace on 27 September 2017
I and my wife Jenni are very pleased and proud that you are honouring us with a visit to Finland on this year, when we are celebrating our 100 years…
Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö at the Doctor of Laws Honorary Doctor’s degree Ceremony of the University of Minnesota September 23, 2017
(check against delivery) I would like to thank the University of Minnesota and its Law School for this honour. I will accept this honorary degree as an acknowledgement to Finland…
Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö at the FinnFest USA 2017 Convocation in Minnesota September 22, 2017
(check against delivery) It is a great pleasure for my wife and I to attend the Convocation of FinnFest USA 2017. I want to thank the organisers for this wonderful…
Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö at the Economic Club of Minnesota September 22, 2017
(check against delivery) It is a great honour for me to address this distinguished audience. I want to thank the Minnesota Economic Club for this opportunity. In particular I want…
Remarks by the President of the Republic of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö at the High-Level event on prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse organized by Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on 18th September, 2017
(check against delivery) I thank you for organizing this important event. I welcome the Secretary-General’s leadership in dealing with this problem. Finland supports the Secretary-General’s strategy to prevent and end…
Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö, at the HeForShe IMPACT 10X10X10 Parity Report Launch on Wednesday, 20 September 2017
(check against delivery) Today, we celebrate the achievements of the HeforShe initiative. Let me begin by congratulating UN Women for launching the Parity Report. It highlights the success that the…