Finland President Alexander Stubb(L) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) 
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PM Modi welcomes Finland President, says bilateral relations will reach new heights

With the arrival of Finland President Alexander Stubb here Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the relations between the two countries will reach new heights.

New Delhi | With the arrival of Finland President Alexander Stubb here Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the relations between the two countries will reach new heights.

President Stubb was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour, and was received by Minister of State for External Affairs K V Singh at the airport.

"Welcome to India, President Alexander Stubb. I fully agree with you, your visit will take India-Finland relations to new heights. I eagerly look forward to our meeting tomorrow and to your keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026," Modi wrote on X.

The prime minister made the comments in response to a post of President Stubb who said he was travelling to India on a state visit.

"I will meet with President of India @rashtrapatibhvn and Prime Minister @narendramodi as well as other members of the state leadership. The visit will further strengthen the relations between Finland and India – including in the area of trade," the Finland President wrote on X.

President Stubb will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2026.

In addition, he will hold discussions with Modi, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional and global issues of mutual interest.

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