The U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb in Florida, USA, on March 29, 2025. Truth Social/Donald Trump
As reported by Finnish public broadcaster Yle
The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on October 9–10. The Office of the President of Finland announced the planned working visit.
According to the official site, during the joint press conference in Helsinki on October 7 with Iceland’s President Galla Tomassdottir, Stubb emphasized a range of current topics, including the role of NATO and the response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
According to media reports, Donald Trump previously stated plans to order up to 40 new icebreakers and highly praised Finland’s experience in their construction. These reports were provided by Finland’s public broadcaster Yle.
According to the official program, the visit will take place on October 9–10. The White House meeting will focus on bilateral relations, trade and economic engagement, and joint approaches to Russia’s interference in Ukraine. In recent years, Finland’s relations with the United States have grown significantly stronger, and in a September interview with The Guardian, Stubb said he expected to meet Trump in the near future.
Practical Focus of the Meeting and Expected Outcomes
Within the framework of the meeting, they will discuss current issues of defense, cybersecurity, and cooperation on infrastructure projects, including in energy and technology. They will also consider opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic partnership and investments, which could stimulate development in both countries.
Official sources emphasize that strengthening the partnership between Finland and the United States will contribute to stability in the region and support joint efforts to deter destabilizing actions in the northern part of Europe. The visit underscores mutual trust and willingness to deepen coordination between the countries on security and economic issues.
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