Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on Finnish President Alexander Stubb on March 5 and discussed bilateral ties ahead of the visiting leader’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also expressed hope that the Finnish President’s meeting with the Prime Minister later in the day would further strengthen ties between the two nations.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Delighted to call on President Alexander Stubb of Finland today morning in Delhi. Confident that his meeting with PM Narendra Modi will further strengthen India-Finland ties. Look forward to his address later this evening at Raisina Dialogue,” he added.
President Stubb will remain in India until March 7 and is accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Ministers, senior officials and prominent business leaders. During his visit, he will attend the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from March 5 to 7, where he will serve as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address.
This marks President Stubb’s first visit to India since assuming office. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Alexander Stubb will hold wide-ranging discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. They are also expected to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern, including collaboration in multilateral forums. The Prime Minister will host a lunch in honour of the visiting leader.
