Mudavadi holds a consultative dialogue with Finland President

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi with Finnish President Alex Stubb. June 17, 2025/Mudavadi X Account

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has held a consultative dialogue with President Alex Stubb of Finland at the historic Kultaranta Presidential Castle, on the sidelines of the ongoing Kultaranta Talks in Naantali.

In a statement on X, Mudavadi noted that they had a conversation focused on the shifting security landscape in Africa, with a particular lens on developments in the Horn of Africa.

 “We underscored the critical need to sustain international momentum behind Somalia’s peacebuilding process, especially in light of the ongoing ATMIS drawdown and heightened regional sensitivities,” Mudavadi said.

The two reaffirmed the shared commitment to multilateralism, championing African-led solutions and stronger regional frameworks, including EAC, SADC, and IGAD, as the foundation for lasting peace.

They further explored the value of leveraging the expertise of eminent persons to advance dialogue and stability.

Mudavadi also welcomed President Stubb’s assurance of Europe’s continued support for Africa’s regional bodies as they pursue lasting peace and security on the continent.

On May 12, 2025, the Finnish President made a state visit to Kenya, which marked the first Presidential visit from Finland.

The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, noted that despite Kenya and Finland having good relations for over six decades, no President had made a point of visiting, and that was among the reasons why he visited Kenya.

Ruto welcomed Finland’s expertise in delivering high-quality education and emphasised Kenya’s intention to leverage this to empower youth and build a skilled workforce for the future.

“A cooperation framework will soon be concluded, focusing on basic, technical, vocational, and higher education to equip our youth with the skills needed in a digital economy,” he said.

During this visit, President Stubb toured a technical training institution to witness the firsthand and transformative impact of technical and vocational training on the Kenyan youth.

Beyond education, the leaders underscored their shared commitment to peace, security, and international cooperation.

The partnership between the two countries aims at improving various sectors in Kenya for its betterment.