On March 4, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the President of Finland, Mr. Alexander Stubb, to India for a State Visit. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the visit will further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Finland, including in trade. President Stubb also noted on social media platform X that his visit aims to enhance India-Finland relations. Prime Minister Modi responded to President Stubb's post, stating that the visit will take relations to new heights and expressed anticipation for their meeting and President Stubb's keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
Key Entities Referenced
Raisina Dialogue 2026: An event where the President of Finland will deliver a keynote address, signifying its importance in bilateral relations.
Alexander Stubb: President of Finland, undertaking a State Visit to India.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, welcoming the President of Finland.
India: The location of the State Visit, central to the diplomatic engagement.
Finland: The country of the visiting President, whose relations with India are being strengthened.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister welcomes President of Finland
Alexander Stubb to India
Posted On: 04 MAR 2026 12:04PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today welcomed the President of the Republic of Finland, Mr.
Alexander Stubb, who is on a State Visit to India.
Shri Modi expressed confidence that the visit would further strengthen the bilateral relations between
India and Finland.
President Stubb had earlier posted on social media platform X that he is travelling on a State Visit to India
and will meet the President of India and the Prime Minister, as well as other members of the state
leadership. He noted that the visit will further strengthen relations between Finland and India, including in
the area of trade.
Responding to X post of President of Finland, Shri Modi said;
“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.
@alexstubb”
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. @alexstubb
https://t.co/pJs0N3J9Mr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2026
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