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Finnish President Alexander Stubb meets Arab League Secretary-General in Cairo
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit at the league’s headquarters in Cairo. Their discussions covered regional and international issues, as well as prospects for Finland’s economic cooperation with Arab countries. President Stubb emphasized the importance of coordination with Arab states during a critical period of fundamental changes in the international system, noting the world's shift towards a multipolar era. He stressed the need for greater cooperation among active international organizations and a stronger role for the United Nations, advocating for international institutions to reflect current global realities rather than their 1945 origins. This meeting was part of President Stubb's two-day visit to Egypt, where he also held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on bilateral relations and regional developments, including the Gaza war and Middle East tensions. He met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, attended the Egypt-Finland Business Forum, and engaged with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayyeb. President Stubb is also scheduled to meet with Pope Tawadros II, Head of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, and meet with business leaders and foreign policy experts. He delivered a lecture at the American University in Cairo on global transitions and the shifting balance of power. This visit marks the first presidential trip from Finland to Egypt since 2009.
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