NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, MAR 4
Signalling a fresh momentum in India–Nordic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed confidence that the State Visit of Finnish President Alexander Stubb will elevate India–Finland relations to “new heights”.
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
President Stubb arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday morning and was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a Guard of Honour. He was received at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs K V Singh, marking the beginning of a high-profile diplomatic engagement that will include bilateral talks and a keynote address at the prestigious Raisina Dialogue 2026.
Arrived in India today for a state visit, just as the country celebrates Holi, the festival of spring and colours. What a wonderful way to begin the visit!
Happy Holi! pic.twitter.com/A64ue9tXEz
— Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb) March 4, 2026
- Finnish President accorded ceremonial welcome in New Delhi; trade, technology and global security on agenda
- Prime Minister says visit will take bilateral ties to “new heights” ahead of high-level talks
- Alexander Stubb to deliver keynote address at Raisina Dialogue 2026
Welcoming the Finnish leader, the Prime Minister wrote on X: “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.”
President Stubb had earlier announced his visit on social media, outlining the significance of the trip. He posted:
“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.”
According to official sources, President Stubb will hold comprehensive discussions with Prime Minister Modi, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors such as trade, clean energy, digital innovation, education, sustainability and emerging technologies. Regional and global issues of mutual interest are also expected to feature prominently in the talks.
The Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship geopolitical and geo-economic conference, brings together global leaders, policymakers, strategic thinkers and industry captains. President Stubb’s role as Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker underscores the growing strategic depth between New Delhi and Helsinki.
India and Finland have steadily expanded cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, circular economy, 5G/6G technologies, Arctic research, sustainable forestry and education partnerships. Finland’s globally recognised expertise in clean technologies and digital governance aligns with India’s push for green growth and digital public infrastructure.
Diplomatic observers note that the visit comes at a time when India is deepening its engagement with Nordic and European partners amid shifting global supply chains and a rapidly evolving security architecture. Enhanced trade flows, investments in innovation ecosystems and collaboration in climate action are expected to be key outcomes of the visit.
Prime Minister Modi, in his official statement released by the Press Information Bureau, reiterated his optimism that the State Visit would further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Finland.
With high-level meetings lined up and a global audience set to tune in to the Raisina Dialogue, President Stubb’s visit is being seen as a defining moment in the next phase of India–Finland strategic cooperation.
