Official Visit by the President of the Republic of Finland

5/5/2026

On Monday, 4 May 2026, President Petr Pavel welcomed the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, to Prague Castle. Their talks focused primarily on the security situation in Europe and around the world. The two Presidents discussed the future of European security, strengthening the European pillar of NATO, continued support for Ukraine, and Europe’s response to shifts in United States foreign policy.

On Tuesday, 5 May 2026, the two Presidents jointly opened the Czech-Finnish Business Forum and spoke at the Europe as a Task conference. In his remarks, President Petr Pavel emphasised that the Czech Republic should play a more active role in the European Union.

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