President Stubb Heads to Egypt for High‑Level Talks

President Alexander Stubb’s visit to Egypt, commencing on Tuesday, will encompass high-level discussions, cultural engagements and business connections as Finland and Egypt explore their mutual security, political and economic interests.

A photo-illustration of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi set against a background in the colors of the Egyptian flag. Credit: Finland Today — President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt. Photo-illustration: FINLAND TODAY (Based on CC BY 2.0)

President Alexander Stubb is set to embark on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt on April 21–22, 2026, the Finnish president’s office noted in a news release.

We’ve compiled a handy cheat sheet summarizing the historical visit.

Meetings and Discussions

On Tuesday, April 21, President Stubb will engage with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo. Their discussions will encompass:

The situation in Iran
The Strait of Hormuz
Gaza and the wider Middle East
Bilateral relations between Finland and Egypt
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Transatlantic relations and the global order

The agenda also includes meetings with:

Prime Minister of Egypt, Moustafa Madbouly
Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayeb

In the afternoon, President Stubb will address a Finland–Egypt business forum, focusing on the prospects of geopolitics and the economy.

Academic Engagement and Cultural Visits

On Wednesday, April 22, the Finnish president will visit the American University in Cairo to deliver a lecture on global transitions and the shifting balance of power, followed by a Q&A session with students.

Additionally, during his visit, President Stubb will meet with:

Pope Tawadros II, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, secretary-general of the League of Arab States
Permanent representatives of the Arab League

Later that day, he will tour the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is dedicated to the treasures and artifacts of Ancient Egypt.

Business Delegation

While in Egypt, President Stubb will also connect with local business and foreign policy experts. He will be accompanied by a Finnish business delegation, which includes representatives from: