List of international presidential trips made by Alexander Stubb

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The following is a list of overseas trips made by Alexander Stubb during his tenure as the 13th President of Finland , which began on 1 March 2024.

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2024

International trips of Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, in 2024
No.YearDateCountryLocationHost(s)Reason for visitOtherReferences
1.20247 March Flag of Norway.svg Norway Alta Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway NATO's 2024 Nordic Response exercise [1]
2.20243 April Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine Kyiv, Hostomel Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine Working visit Agreement on security cooperation and long-term support between Ukraine and the Republic of Finland signed during this visit [2] [3]
3.20249–10 April Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Brussels Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General
Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament,
Charles Michel, President of the European Council,
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Working visit Speech in Brussels [4] [5]
4.202423–24 April Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Stockholm,
Gothenburg
Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden State visit Speech at the Riksdag (English)
Speech at the Riksdag (Swedish)
Speech at the gala dinner (English)
Speech at the gala dinner (Swedish)
[6]
5.20248 May Flag of Germany.svg Germany Berlin Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, Olaf Scholz,Chancellor of Germany Working visit Speech at Hertie School in Berlin [7]
6.202427–29 May Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia Tallinn Alar Karis, President of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia State visit Speech in Riigikogu [8]
7.2024May 31 Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Stockholm Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Sweden Nordic summit on security and defence Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit [9]
8.202431 May–2 June Flag of Spain.svg Spain Madrid Bilderberg Conference [10]
9.2024June 11 Flag of Latvia.svg Latvia Riga Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia Bucharest Nine Summit [11]
10.2024June 15–16 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland Bürgenstock Resort Viola Amherd, President of Switzerland Ukraine peace summit [12]
11.202419–20 June Flag of Norway.svg Norway Bodø Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway Meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Støre and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson [13]
12.20243–4 July Flag of Italy.svg Italy Rome Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy Working visit [14]
13.20249–11 July Flag of the United States.svg United States Washington D.C. Joe Biden, President of the United States 2024 Washington summit [15]
14.202418 July Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 4th European Political Community Summit [16]
15.202425–29 July Flag of France.svg France Paris Emmanuel Macron, President of France Meeting with President Macron,
attending the 2024 Summer Olympics
[17]
16.202430–31 August Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Prague Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic GLOBSEC forum,
meetings with Petr Pavel and President of Serbia   Aleksandar Vučić and President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar
[18]
17.202410 September Flag of Poland.svg Poland Warsaw Andrzej Duda, President of Poland Meeting with President Duda, keynote speaker at the Polish Ambassadorial Conference, panel discussion on the security situation in the Baltic Sea Region with Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland [19]
18.2024September 22–26 Flag of the United States.svg United States New York,
Washington D.C.
António Guterres, UN General Secretary,
Joe Biden, President of the United States
Opening of United Nations General Assembly Speech at the UN
Statement at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly
[20]
19.20241 October Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey Ankara Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey Official visit [21]
20.20248 October Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Brussels Philippe of Belgium, King of the Belgians
Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General
Working visit [22]
21.202415–17 October Flag of Norway.svg Norway Oslo, Bergen Harald V, King of Norway State visit [23]
22.202421–22 October Flag of Germany.svg Germany Berlin Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany,
Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany,
Angela Merkel
The 25th anniversary of the Nordic Embassies [24]
23.202429–31 October Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Beijing, Shanghai Xi Jinping, President of China State visit [25]
24.202412 November Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan Baku Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference [26]
25.20247 December Flag of France.svg France Paris Emmanuel Macron, President of France Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris [27]
26.202416–17 December Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia Tallinn Alar Karis, President of Estonia, Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Leaders' Summit [28]

2025

International trips of Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, in 2025
No.YearDateCountryLocationHost(s)Reason for visitOtherReferences
27.202520–24 January Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland Davos Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum World Economic Forum [29]
28.202526 January Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark Copenhagen Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark Meeting of Nordic leaders [30]
29.202527 January Flag of Poland.svg Poland Oświęcim Marek Zając, secretary of the International Auschwitz Council 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz [31] [32]
30.202514–16 February Flag of Germany.svg Germany Munich Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference Munich Security Conference [33]
31.202524 February Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine Kyiv Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine Show of support to Ukraine on the 3rd anniversary of the war Joint statement by Nordic and Baltic leaders at the Support Ukraine Summit on 24 February 2025 [34]
32.20252 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom London Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of United Kingdom 2025 London Summit on Ukraine [35]
33.202527 March Flag of France.svg France Paris Emmanuel Macron, President of France Ukraine Coalition summit [36]
34.202529 March Flag of the United States.svg United States Mar-a-Lago,
Florida
Donald Trump, President of United States Unofficial visit [37]
35.202531 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain London Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of United Kingdom Working visit [38]
36.202526 April Flag of Vatican City (2023-present).svg Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Guest at funeral of Pope Francis [39]
37.20258–9 May Flag of Norway.svg Norway Oslo Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway JEF Leaders' Summit [40]
38.202512–14 May Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Nairobi William Ruto, President of Kenya State visit, to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya Statement by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb at the United Nations Office in Nairobi   [41]
39.202514–16 May Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzania Dar es Salaam Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania State visit, to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Tanzania [42]
40.202518 May Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia Tallinn Alar Karis, President of Estonia Lennart Meri Conference [43]
41.20258–12 June Flag of Japan.svg Japan Hakui, Tokyo, Ōsaka Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan E.g. World Expo 2025 in Ōsaka Joint statement by Stubb and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba [44] [45]
42.202513–15 June Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Stockholm Henri de Castries, head of the Bilderberg Group 2025 Bilderberg Conference [46]
43.202524–26 June Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The Hague Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands
Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO
2025 The Hague summit [47]
44.202518 August Flag of the United States.svg United States Washington D.C. Donald Trump, President of United States European-White House crisis meeting [48]
45.20254 September Flag of France.svg France Paris Emmanuel Macron, President of France Ukraine Peace negotiations [49]
46.202516–17 September Flag of Latvia.svg Latvia Riga Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia State visit [50]

Multilateral meetings

Multilateral meetings of the following intergovernmental organizations took place during Alexander Stubb's presidency (2024–Present).

GroupYear
202420252026202720282029
UNGA 24–27 September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
NATO 9–11 July,
Flag of the United States.svg Washington, D.C.
24–26 June,
Flag of the Netherlands.svg The Hague
July,
Flag of Turkey.svg Ankara
TBD,
Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
TBDTBD
COP 12 November,
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Baku
10 November,
Flag of Brazil.svg Belém
TBDTBDTBDTBD
JEF 17 December,
Flag of Estonia.svg Tallinn
9 May,
Flag of Norway.svg Oslo
TBD
Flag of Finland.svg TBD
TBDTBDTBD
Others Global Peace Summit
15–16 June
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lucerne
Securing our future
2 March,
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London
TBATBATBATBA
15 March,
(videoconference)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
27 March,
Flag of France.svg Paris
██ = Future event.

References

  1. Elina Kervinen, Kalle Koponen (8 March 2024). "Stubb näki Nato-harjoituksissa viestin itään" ['Stubb considers NATO exercise a message for the east']. Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Helsinki: Sanoma. pp. A 8–9. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  2. "President Stubb visits Ukraine". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of Finland. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. Silja Pokki, Anna Nuutinen (3 April 2024). "Stubb ja Zelenskyi allekirjoittivat kymmenvuotisen turvallisuus- ja yhteis-työsopimuksen" ['Stubb and Zelenskyi signed a 10-year security and cooperation agreement']. Iltasanomat. Sanoma. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  4. "President Stubb to Brussels". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  5. "Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb in Brussels on 10 April 2024". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of Finland. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. "Uusi presidentti | Stubbin ensimmäinen ulkomaanmatka suuntautuu Norjaan" ['New president: Stubb's first trip abroad is to Norway']. Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Sanoma. March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  7. "President Stubb to visit Germany". Office of the President of Finland. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  8. "President Stubb to make state visit to Estonia". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  9. "President Stubb to attend Nordic Summit on security and defence in Stockholm". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  10. "President Stubb to visit Madrid". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  11. "President Stubb to travel to Riga". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  12. Finnish News Agency (May 7, 2024). "Stubb ja Zelenskyi keskustelivat muun muassa rauhankokouksesta" ['Stubb ja Zelenskyi discussed e.g. on a peace conference']. Helsingin Sanomat. Sanoma. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  13. "Presidentti Stubb Norjassa: "Suomella, Ruotsilla ja Norjalla yhteisiä tavoitteita Washingtonin huippukokouksessa"" [President Stubb in Norway: 'Finland, Sweden and Norway have common objectives in the Washington summit']. Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  14. "President Stubb visits Italy: "Italy is in many ways a key player in European security and politics"". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  15. "President Stubb to attend NATO Summit in Washington D.C." Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  16. "President Stubb to attend European Political Community meeting in the UK". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  17. "President Stubb to visit France and the Paris Summer Olympics". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  18. "President Stubb to attend European Political Community meeting in the UK". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  19. "President Stubb to attend European Political Community meeting in the UK". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. presidentti.fi. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  20. "President Stubb to attend UN General Assembly in New York". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  21. "President Stubb to visit Türkiye". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  22. "President Stubb to visit Brussels". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  23. "President Stubb to make state visit to Norway". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  24. Elina Kervinen, Kalle Koponen (8 March 2024). "Stubb näki Nato-harjoituksissa viestin itään" ['Stubb considers NATO exercise a message for the east']. Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Helsinki: Sanoma. pp. A 8–9. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  25. "President Stubb to make state visit to China". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  26. "President Stubb to attend the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  27. "President Stubb to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  28. "President Stubb to attend JEF Leaders' Summit in Estonia". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  29. "President Stubb to attend World Economic Forum in Davos". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  30. Stenroos, Maria (26 January 2025). "Tanskan pääministeri kutsui Pohjoismaat Grönlanti-illalliselle, presidentti Stubb mukana. Mette Frederiksenin illallisella ovat sunnuntai iltana myös Ruotsin ja Norjan pääministerit" ['Danish prime minister invited Nordic leaders to Greenland dinner, president Stubb attends. Prime ministers of Sweden and Norway also attending']. yle.fi (in Finnish). YLE. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  31. "Presidential couple attends commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  32. "80th Anniversary of Liberation of the German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschwitz-Birkenau". Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  33. "President Stubb at Munich Security Conference: "Now is the time for Europe to act"". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  34. "President Stubb visits Ukraine". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  35. "President Stubb to attend Leaders' Summit on Ukraine in London". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  36. "President Stubb to attend meeting in Paris on peace and security for Ukraine". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  37. "President Stubb meets President of the United States Donald Trump in Florida". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  38. "President Stubb to pay working visit to London". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  39. "President Stubb to attend Pope Francis' funeral". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  40. "President Stubb to attend JEF Leaders' Summit in Oslo". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  41. "President Stubb to pay state visit to Kenya". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  42. "President Stubb to pay state visit to Tanzania". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  43. "President Stubb to attend Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  44. "President Stubb to travel to Japan". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  45. "Joint statement on Reinforced Cooperation in the Future between Japan and the Republic of Finland". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  46. "President Stubb to visit Stockholm". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  47. "President Stubb to attend NATO Summit in The Hague". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  48. "President Stubb to Washington D.C." Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 17 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
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  50. "President Stubb to pay state visit to Latvia". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.