The President of the Republic of Finland’s state visit to Sweden on 17–18 May 2022

King Carl Gustav XVI and Queen Silvia welcomed President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö and Mrs Jenni Haukio ceremoniously at the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
King Carl Gustav XVI and Queen Silvia welcomed President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö and Mrs Jenni Haukio ceremoniously at the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
King Carl Gustav XVI and Queen Silvia welcomed President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö and Mrs Jenni Haukio ceremoniously at the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
King Carl Gustav XVI and Queen Silvia welcomed President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö and Mrs Jenni Haukio ceremoniously at the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
The Presidential couple met Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia at the Victoria salon in the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö held a speech at the Swedish Parliament on the subject "Responsible, strong and stable Nordic region". Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö met Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö met Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö met Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö held a speech at the Swedish Parliament on the subject "Responsible, strong and stable Nordic region". Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
At the official discussions with Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, the topics were the security policy solutions of Finland and Sweden. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
At the official discussions with Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, the topics were the security policy solutions of Finland and Sweden. Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Spouse of the President of the Republic of Finland Jenni Haukio had a separate programme on the state visit. On Tuesday, together with Queen Silvia, she visited the Bernadette Library as well as Waldemarsudde Art Museum, which is presenting an exhibition on Åland to mark the 100th anniversary of the region. Photo: Pia Lundström/Embassy of Finland in Stockholm
Spouse of the President of the Republic of Finland Jenni Haukio had a separate programme on the state visit. On Tuesday, together with Queen Silvia, she visited the Bernadette Library as well as Waldemarsudde Art Museum, which is presenting an exhibition on Åland to mark the 100th anniversary of the region. Photo: Pia Lundström/Embassy of Finland in Stockholm
The first day of the state visit ended with a banquet hosted by the Swedish royal couple at the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
The first day of the state visit ended with a banquet hosted by the Swedish royal couple at the Royal Palace. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö and King Carl Gustav XVI participated in a debate focusing on the green economy transition at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm on 18 May 2022. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö and King Carl Gustav XVI participated in a debate focusing on the green economy transition at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm on 18 May 2022. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
President Niinistö and King Carl Gustav XVI participated in a debate focusing on the green economy transition at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm on 18 May 2022. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Visit to the Swedish Naval Base at Berga, where President Niinistö reviewed the operations of forces specialised in coastal conditions. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Visit to the Swedish Naval Base at Berga, where President Niinistö reviewed the operations of forces specialised in coastal conditions. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Visit to the Swedish Naval Base at Berga, where President Niinistö reviewed the operations of forces specialised in coastal conditions. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Visit to the Swedish Naval Base at Berga, where President Niinistö reviewed the operations of forces specialised in coastal conditions. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

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