President Mohamed Nasheed arrived in Finland yesterday morning, continuing his European tour.
President Nasheed met with Finnish President Tarja Halonen. The two presidents discussed climate change and democracy.
A press conference was held after the meeting, where President Halonen welcomed President Nasheed and expressed confidence that his visit would strengthen relations between the two countries.
President Halonen said climate change was a great issue to Finland and they were willing to work with the Maldives to find a solution.
President Nasheed congratulated the Finnish president in her strive to promote women’s rights and said the Maldives was committed in promoting gender equality.
President Nasheed said democracy and good governance were as important as financial assistance in combating climate change. He said citizens as well as governments needed to strive to protect the environment.
President Nasheed also spoke of establishing democracy in the Maldives and said he was confident Finland would support the Maldives in consolidating and strengthening its democracy.
President Nasheed will meet the Minister of Public Administration and Local Government, Mari Kiviniemi and representatives of the Finnish tourism and business sectors.
He will also participate in a seminar on climate change and leadership which is being organised by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs.
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