First of all, I would like to bid Your Majesties and the entire Norwegian delegation a warm welcome to Finland. It is always wonderful to receive a visit from a…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the “Innovsjon Norge” business seminar on 7 September 2016
(check against delivery) It is a pleasure for me to address this high-level business seminar. I am delighted that Your Majesties, King Harald and Queen Sonja, are accompanied by several…
President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö’s speech at the Ambassador Seminar on 23 August 2016
The world is transforming, but one issue remains the same: The autumn season of Finnish foreign policy opens with the ambassador seminar. It is always a pleasure to meet you,…
Opening speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Kultaranta talks on 19 June 2016
Prime Ministers Löfven and Sipilä, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I wish you all a warm welcome to the Kultaranta talks. It is always a pleasure to see a group…
Opening speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the 7th World Congress of the Finno-Ugric Peoples in Lahti on 15 June 2016
I have the great pleasure and honour to be the patron of the 7th World Congress of the Finno-Ugric Peoples. I welcome warmly my esteemed colleagues from Estonia and Hungary,…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli NIinistö at the Aalto University degree conferment ceremony dinner on 20 May 2016
On behalf of all those awarded an honorary doctorate, I would like to thank the Aalto University School of Business for honouring us so generously today. In addition, thank you…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at a banquet hosted by President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Mrs Ieva Ilves on 17 May 2016
My esteemed colleague, Toomas Hendrik, dear Ieva, Dear friends, Many of the Estonians here will manage without the translation of my speech that has been laid on the table. This…
Address by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the FinEst Future Forum at Mektory, Tallinn Technical University on 17 May 2016
First of all, thank you for the warm reception you have given me here in Tallinn and for inviting us to the Mektory Innovation centre. The background of Mektory is…
Opening words by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the White House in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 13th 2016
Mr. President and Mrs. Obama, We, the Leaders of the five Nordic countries, and our spouses, are grateful to you for inviting us and convening the second US – Nordic…
Opening remarks by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at Business Forum during the state visit by the Grand-Duc of Luxembourg, 11 May 2016
(Check against delivery) I would like to begin by warmly welcoming your delegation to Finland. This is an important visit for me personally because I have had the pleasure to…