Let me start by extending my warmest thanks to the Canadian Government for all the superb hospitality extended to me, my wife and the Finnish delegation during my state visit…
Speech by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair on 7 October 2014
Finland has the pleasure and privilege to be represented as the theme country for the Frankfurt Book Fair now starting. We are full of enthusiasm about the opportunity to be…
Statement by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the UNGA 69th General Debate on 24 September 2014
(check against delivery) Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, upon your election as the President of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. I pledge the…
Opening statement by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at a thematic discussion “Climate, Health and Jobs”, UN Secretary-General´s Climate Summit in New York 23rd September 2014
(check against delivery) I am deeply honored to open and co-chair this discussion about climate, health and jobs. Themes that affect us all, whether we come from small or big…
Statement by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the UN Climate Summit in New York on 23 September 2014
(check against delivery) It is a great honor for me to address this United Nations Climate Summit. I wish to thank Mr. Secretary-General for challenging us to act. Because act…
Statement by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) United Nations, New York 22 September 2014
(Check against delivery) I’m honored to address the first United Nations World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. The participation of especially Indigenous Peoples’ representatives, in the Conference and in its preparations…
Address by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Canada-Finland business seminar in Helsinki 15th September 2014
It is a great pleasure for me to address this Finnish-Canadian business seminar. I am also pleased to see that such a high-level and numerous business audience is present here…
Speech given by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the 125th anniversary celebrations of ABB at the Expo & Convention Centre in Helsinki on 28 August 2014
Finland and Finns have been involved in a number of ways in the success of the electrical business started up by Gottfrid Strömberg 125 years ago. To put it in…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the ambassador seminar on 26 August 2014
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, exactly 100 years ago, in late summer 1914, Europe suddenly found itself plunged into a major war. Diplomacy was unable to prevent the war or…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö to the new Government on 24 June 2014
Esteemed Prime Minister, distinguished Members of Government, In the election of the Prime Minister, Parliament has placed its confidence in you. I congratulate you on your election. With you as…