In Stockholm, the President of the Republic, Alexander Stubb, characterized Finland and Sweden as “inseparable best friends”.
During the two-day state visit, the president Alexander Stubb meets the Swedish royal couple, Prime Minister Kristersson and business leaders.
The handshake of the first official state visit took place in Stockholm in sunny weather.
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The queen posed for the presidential couple’s joint photos Silvia’s and the king Karle XVI Gustav with. President Alexander Stubb and Mrs Suzanne Innes-Stubb also met other members of the royal family.
The festive and cordial reception also included a greeting from the court staff.
President Stubb and the King inspected the company of honor.
The words of greeting were pronounced by the queen Loviisa Ulriikan in the designated hall. Stubb says that Finland and Sweden are inseparable best friends.
– I feel this inseparable friendship strongly today also here at the Swedish Diet. For the good of Sweden and Finland – together, with trust, the president said.
The visit also included an opportunity at the Swedish Diet. According to President Stubb, the essence of NATO is that the defense capability is maintained in accordance with the third article of the military alliance. According to the president, Finland and Sweden must integrate their defense into NATO. It is also important to actively participate in NATO’s activities in the military alliance’s hundreds of working groups.
The reception at the Diet was also warm.
Speaker of the Parliament Andreas Norlen warmly welcomed the eastern neighbors.
Liisa Liiikala and Reija Reini had come to greet the presidential couple.
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