India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

H.E. Dr. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland met President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 5, 2026).

Welcoming President Stubb at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that his presence as the Chief Guest at this year's Raisina Dialogue is a matter of pride for India. She expressed confidence that his views on the contemporary global situation will certainly be very valuable for all the participants.

The President said that India views Finland as a valued and trusted partner, with a relationship based on mutual trust and shared democratic traditions.

Both leaders agreed that in recent years, India-Finland ties have evolved...