President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb visited the town of Lappeenranta in South-Eastern Finland on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
During the day, the President was given an insight into local educational opportunities and the manufacture of products for the defence and security industry.
The programme started at the campus of LUT University (Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology). President Stubb was introduced to the laboratories for steel structures and welding technology and met students at the J. Hyneman Centre (JHC), a laboratory for both building and testing prototypes.
“Cutting-edge science, an international community and a positive attitude to the future are the hallmarks of this entire university,” said the President.
Next on the programme was a public event during which the President was interviewed by Katja Immonen, Chair of the Student Union of LUT University. The discussion focused on world politics, climate change and the role of education in society.
After the university, the President visited the Estradi Art Scool, where he was presented with the school and its curriculum by students performing various forms of music, circus and theatre arts. The President emphasised to the students the importance of having dreams for the future: “No dream is wrong.”
The day ended with a visit to KT-Shelter, a provider of mobile shelter solutions for the defence and security industries.
“Finland’s expertise in the defence and security sector is increasingly in demand”, the President concluded.
