Category: President
President Sauli Niinistö Cancels Meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis on Thursday After Being Exposed to the Coronavirus
The first visit to Finland of the newly-elected Estonian president, Alar Karis, and his meeting with the Finnish president, Sauli Niinistö, on Thursday has been postponed because President Niinistö has been exposed to the coronavirus.
Top Russian and American Military Officers Meet in Finland; Hold Also Talks With President Niinistö
The daylong session was held between General Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General Staff.
President Niinistö at the UN: Society Flourishes When Everyone Has an Active, Equal and Meaningful Role
President Sauli Niinistö addressed the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-sixth session in New York. Read the Finnish president’s remarks in full.
President Niinistö Talks ‘Thoroughly’ with Russian President Putin
The presidents addressed many topics ranging from Arctic initiatives to the Helsinki spirit.
Read the Full Transcript of President Niinistö’s Speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference
In his speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference on Tuesday, President Sauli Niinistö talked about the situation in Afghanistan, the U.S., the E.U., the pandemic, the climate change, the spirit of Helsinki, and more.
President Niinistö Has a Thorough Conversation With Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Sauli Niinistö had “a good and thorough telephone conversation” with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Finnish Presidential Couple’s Dog Lennu Has Passed Away; ‘Our Sorrow is Unfathomable’
The presidential family is grieving deeply the passing of their beloved family member.
President Niinistö Has a ‘Long and Pleasant’ Phone Call with U.S. VP Kamala Harris
Vice President Harris conveyed President Biden’s regards to President Niinistö.
President Niinistö Spoke with the President of Ukraine Zelensky
The presidents discussed possibilities to alleviate the tense situation on the Crimean peninsula and at the border between Russia and Ukraine.
President Niinistö Has a Long Phone Call With Russian President Putin
President Sauli Niinistö had a long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening.
Full Transcript: President Sauli Niinistö’s Speech at the Opening of Parliament
In his speech at the opening of Parliament on Wednesday, President Sauli Niinistö shared thoughts on the ongoing pandemic, Russia, the U.S. presidential election, the Arctic, and more.
President Niinistö Calls Putin
The presidents spoke about the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny and its implications for relations between European countries and Russia.
VIDEO: President Niinistö Gives an Encouraging Independence Day Greeting to Expatriate Finns
“Despite the fact that physical distances may seem long, I believe that emotional ties to Finland remain strong.”
GALLERY: Finland Turns 103
Finland’s Independence Day began in exceptional circumstances. In the evening, citizens are urged to join the celebration remotely.
The Traditional Presidential Independence Day Reception Has Been Canceled; Finns Invited to Celebrate Remotely
Instead of the traditional presidential reception attended by invited guests at the Presidential Palace on December 6, President Sauli Niinistö and Mrs. Jenni Haukio will invite all Finns to celebrate Independence Day remotely.
President Niinistö Addresses Strategy to Overcome the Pandemic, Global Warming and Gender Equality
President Sauli Niinistö delivered Finland’s national statement at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday evening.
President Niinistö in the UN’s 75th Anniversary Speech: We Need UN More Than Ever
Read and watch the Finnish president’s remarks in full.
Read the Full Transcript of President Niinistö’s Speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference
In his speech aimed at the heads of mission, President Sauli Niinistö spoke about the prevailing pandemic, EU and world politics.
President Niinistö Speaks with German Chancellor Merkel and Russian President Putin
President Sauli Niinistö had a telephone discussion with German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, then with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Niinistö Doesn’t Believe That Closing Border to Sweden Hurts Long-Term Relations
President Sauli Niinistö talked about the idea behind closing the Finnish-Swedish border in an interview with Swedish news agency TT.
President Niinistö to Begin a Virtual Tour in Municipalities Across Finland
His video tour will begin in Taipalsaari and Tampere on Wednesday, and on Friday he will open a remote connection to Suonenjoki and Seinäjoki.
President Niinistö Calls Putin; Niinistö Emphasizes Need for Dialogue Between the Great Powers
The presidents discussed the coronavirus situations in Finland and Russia as well as bilateral economic, environmental and other cooperation between the countries.
President Niinistö Calls President Moon of Korea
President Moon assured President Niinistö that the Republic of Korea will continue to support Finland in stopping the coronavirus whenever possible.
President Niinistö Has a ‘Fairly Long and Very Pleasant’ Telephone Conversation With Chinese President Xi Jinping
The presidents discussed China’s determined action to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its economic repercussions.
President Niinistö: We Must Be Resolute in Opposing Antisemitism and Racism
“Heavy labeling of other people should not be done lightly, from one direction or the other. As individuals, we must all be able to enjoy similar protection, also against labeling. Irrespective of whether we represent some majority or some minority.”
President Niinistö to Attend Event in Poland Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz
On January 27, 2020, President Sauli Niinistö will attend an event in Poland commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
President Sauli Niinistö to Attend the World Holocaust Forum in Israel
The World Holocaust Forum commemorates the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
VIDEO: State Leadership Commemorate the Winter War That Began 80 Years Ago
On Saturday afternoon, the state leadership laid wreath at the National Memorial to the Winter War at Kasarmitori Square in Helsinki to commemorate the start of the war.
President Niinistö to Make His First Official Visit to Africa on Tuesday; Marks the First Presidential Visit Between Finland and Ethiopia
President Sauli Niinistö will make his first official visit to Africa on Tuesday.
President Sauli Niinistö Met with US President Donald Trump at the White House; Here’s What They Said in a Joint Statement
Here’s what President Niinistö and President Trump said in a joint statement after meeting at the White House on Wednesday.
President Sauli Niinistö at the UN General Assembly in New York: ‘We Are no Longer Able to Avoid the Climate Crisis Completely’
“This should not distract us from what we can do to prevent further damage,” President Niinistö said.
President Niinistö at the UN Climate Summit: Finland’s National Climate Targets Belong to the Most Ambitious Ones in the World
According to President Sauli Niinistö, “The challenge is enormous. But so is the reward.”
President Sauli Niinistö to Meet US President Donald Trump at the White House Today
The meeting will occur during the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Finland and the United States.
President Niinistö: I Would Not be Where I am Today if I Had Not Come Across Understanding Adults in My Youth.
President Sauli Niinistö addressed the parliament at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finland’s constitutional democracy on Tuesday.
President Niinistö to His South Korean Counterpart Moon, Who is Visiting Finland: We are Happy to Share the Finnish Innovation of ‘Sisu’ with You
President Moon arrived in Finland with his spouse for a three-day visit.
President Niinistö After Hip Surgery: After Couple of Tabs I’ve Lost Every Chess Game to the Pad
On Wednesday, he was tweeting from the recovery room.