Alexander Stubb (2nd L) attends a swearing-in ceremony during a session of the Finnish parliament in Helsinki, Finland, March 1, 2024. Alexander Stubb took office as the 13th president of Finland on Friday during a session of the Finnish parliament, succeeding Sauli Niinisto. (Juhani Kandell/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland/Handout via Xinhua)
HELSINKI, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Stubb took office as the 13th president of Finland on Friday during a session of the Finnish parliament, succeeding Sauli Niinisto.
Stubb, 55, won the presidential election in February. He once served as Finnish prime minister and foreign minister.
In his inaugural address, Stubb called for unity and solidarity among Finns, urging them to cherish the traditions of trust, justice, and communal support that underpin Finnish society, and to embrace change and technological advancements with empathy and adaptability.
Toward the end, he expressed his dedication to promoting an open, safe, and international Finland and ensuring its continued success. ■
Alexander Stubb (R, front) and former Finnish President Sauli Niinisto are pictured at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, March 1, 2024. Alexander Stubb took office as the 13th president of Finland on Friday during a session of the Finnish parliament, succeeding Sauli Niinisto. (Roni Rekomaa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland/Handout via Xinhua)