Stubb Leads Raisina Dialogue 2026 as Finland’s President Alexander Stubb begins his official visit to India from March 4 to 7, 2026. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and marks President Stubb’s first trip to India since taking office.

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President Stubb will serve as the Chief Guest at the 11th Raisina Dialogue, held in New Delhi. His participation highlights growing ties between India and Finland and shows Finland’s rising interest in the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Role at Raisina Dialogue

At the Raisina Dialogue, President Alexander Stubb will deliver the keynote address. The annual conference brings together global leaders, policymakers, experts, and business executives to discuss major international issues. His presence reflects Finland’s intention to strengthen strategic cooperation with India.

He is accompanied by senior ministers, officials, and business leaders. This high-level delegation shows both countries are keen to expand cooperation in political and economic areas.

Bilateral Talks in New Delhi

During his visit, President Stubb will hold detailed talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions are expected to cover trade, digital innovation, clean energy, education, and emerging technologies. Both sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments.

Prime Minister Modi will host a luncheon in his honour. President Stubb is also scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. These meetings underline the importance India attaches to the visit.

Strong Strategic Partnership

India and Finland share democratic values and support a rules-based global order. Finland is an important partner for India within the European Union and the Nordic region. The visit aims to boost cooperation in multilateral forums and increase people-to-people connections.

The visit follows Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s recent trip to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. This back-to-back engagement signals strong and steady diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Mumbai Visit and Business Outreach

After New Delhi, President Stubb will travel to Mumbai. He will meet the Governor and Chief Minister of Maharashtra and interact with leading business leaders. He is also scheduled to address students at the University of Mumbai, promoting academic collaboration and innovation partnerships.

The visit is expected to give fresh momentum to India–Finland relations across diplomacy, trade, and technology.