Speech by the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb

Session: Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

Date: 2024-05-27 18:00

Total Speeches: 3

Membership: 15

Agenda Duration: 14m

AI Summaries: 3/3 Speeches (100.0%)

Analysis: Structured Analysis

Analysis

Summary

The Riigikogu session commenced with the welcoming of the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, who was beginning his three-day state visit to Estonia. The Speaker of the Riigikogu emphasized the historical closeness and strengthening cooperation between Estonia and Finland. President Stubb delivered a speech to the Riigikogu, highlighting the deep relations of friendship, kinship, and alliance between Finland and Estonia. He recalled his early connections with Estonia, ranging from the Singing Revolution to the success of Estonian athletes, and commended Estonia's rapid integration into Western institutions (NATO, EU). Stubb affirmed that Finland was very fortunate to have Estonia as its neighbor, emphasizing that Finland regards Estonia as family, a friend, and an ally.

The speech largely centered on security and Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Stubb stressed that the post-Cold War era has ended, and the new normal demands strong NATO deterrence and value-based realism in foreign policy. He affirmed Finland's full commitment to NATO, noting its long shared border with Russia, and underscored the necessity of supporting Ukraine until victory and securing its future membership in both the EU and NATO. Finally, President Stubb quoted Lennart Meri regarding the role of small states in the world. The session concluded with a five-minute recess announced by the presiding officer.

Decisions Made 1
Collective Decision

No decisions were made

Esimees Lauri Hussar
18:00:11
AI Summary

Today, Chairman Lauri Hussar welcomed the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, in the Riigikogu chamber at the beginning of his state visit. Hussar noted that Estonia and Finland share much in common and that cooperation between the two nations has deepened.

Soome Vabariigi president Alexander Stubb
18:00:49
AI Summary

Finnish President Alexander Stubb thanked Estonia for the warm welcome, highlighted the close friendship between Estonia and Finland and their shared value-based cooperation within the European Union and NATO, confirmed his readiness to contribute to defense capabilities and provide aid to Ukraine, and stated that the goal is a just peace for Ukraine and Ukraine's accession to the European Union and NATO.

Esimees Lauri Hussar
18:14:27
AI Summary

Chairman Lauri Hussar thanks President Stubb for being our family, friend, and ally, and announces that he will take a five-minute recess, after which he will continue with the Riigikogu roll call and the confirmation of the agenda.