The motto for National Veterans’ Day celebrated in April this year was “No brother left behind, no young people forgotten”. This is an important message for our time. The principle…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the award ceremony of the Friedrich August von Hayek Foundation in Freiburg, Germany, 17 November 2013
This is a very touching moment for me. I am sure I will remember it for the rest of my life. But it is also a touching moment for my…
Remarks by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the dinner at House of Estates on 12 November 2013
(check against delivery) It is a particular pleasure for me and the First Lady to welcome once more Your Excellency and Madam Pohamba and the esteemed delegation from Namibia. We…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Wandelhalle in Parliament in Bern on 15 October 2013
It is a great pleasure for me and my spouse to pay a state visit to your beautiful country. I personally consider this as a great honor, since you accept…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Arctic Forum in Salehard, Russia, 25 September 2013
I am delighted to be here in Salehard today – for the first time. It has been fascinating for me to see the wild nature of Siberia. I have also…
Speech by President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the 150th Anniversary of the Red Cross humanitarian action at the House of Estates on 1 October 2013
In wars and catastrophes, the Red Cross and the Red Crescent are symbols of humanity and hope. They are signs of a genuine will to help. People in need…
President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö’s speech at the Annual Ambassadors’ Meeting at Finlandia Hall on 27 August 2013
(check against delivery) Distinguished Ambassadors, once again we are at the end of August, and gathered together to marvel at what is happening in the world during this wild passage…
Opening remarks by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the 8th Global Conference on Health Promotion on 10 June 2013
It is my great pleasure to wish you all warmly welcome to Finland. I am delighted that the World Health Organization has decided to organize this important global meeting in…
Opening remarks by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at Boao Forum for Asia, 7 April 2013
It is indeed a great honour and privilege to open this important meeting. During the past 12 years the Boao Forum has established an outstanding reputation and track-record as the…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the banquet in Fredensborg Castle on 4 April 2013
Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness Prince Henrik, Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to thank you for the invitation to make a…