The Polish Parliament Speaker, Szymon Hołownia, and the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, discussed a range of topics that affect their neighbors and partners. The conversations covered bilateral cooperation, parliamentary exchanges, security along NATO’s eastern flank, and issues in the Baltic Sea region, with particular attention to challenges related to illegal migration. The dialogue also touched on how hybrid threats and disinformation could be addressed together, reflecting a shared interest in safeguarding democratic institutions and regional stability.
During the visit, MP Zofia Czernow joined the talks. She has previously led the Polish‑Finnish Parliamentary Group on three separate occasions, during the seventh, eighth, and ninth terms of the Sejm, underscoring the long-standing parliamentary ties between the two countries. The Finnish president’s Poland visit included meetings with the Polish president, Andrzej Duda, and Senate President Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, highlighting high‑level commitment to a close partnership.
According to the Sejm Information Center, the main topics at the meeting between the Sejm speaker and the Finnish president were the strength of bilateral relations, ongoing parliamentary collaboration, security in eastern NATO regions, and matters concerning the Baltic Sea area with a focus on reducing illegal migration pressures.
The discussions also addressed potential strategies to counter hybrid threats and the spread of disinformation, emphasizing practical measures to protect democracies and ensure resilient governance. This emphasis reflects a shared priority for both nations in an era of evolving security challenges.
In expressing optimism, the Sejm speaker noted the strong state of Polish‑Finnish ties and the forward-looking potential of their partnership. The Finnish president echoed similar sentiments, asserting that the friendship between Poland and Finland stands firmly on solid ground. He also remarked that, under normal circumstances, the focus would naturally be on economic collaboration, trade, and broader cooperative benefits; current times, however, demand attention to migratory pressures at the borders and other security concerns. The mutual understanding was clear: regional stability is essential for the broader European framework, and both sides are committed to supporting each other in safeguarding borders and upholding shared commitments to European security.
For context, discussions followed a public note from the leadership about the ongoing cooperation and mutual support between Poland and Finland on security matters, including NATO membership and regional defense commitments. The Finnish president highlighted Poland’s crucial role in Finland’s path toward joining the North Atlantic Alliance, stressing that such accession strengthens regional security and reinforces the deterrence posture of allied forces in Europe. The Polish side reaffirmed this view, noting that a united alliance enhances resilience and shared, practical approaches to border management and crisis response. The broader takeaway from the meeting was a reinforced belief in collective security—where economic considerations sit alongside a robust and credible security architecture—especially in response to regional threats and the evolving security environment in and around Europe. The speakers also expressed concern about the ways people can be exploited in conflicts and the moral imperative to prevent such abuses while addressing humanitarian needs, tensioning that security and humane policy can go hand in hand. These reflections were cited by governance circles as evidence of a constructive and partnership‑driven dialogue at the highest levels. {CITATION: CIS}
Additional insights and coverage of the gathering were reported by media sources close to national governance channels, noting the emphasis on principled support for NATO allies and a shared responsibility to defend national borders within the framework of European obligations. The exchange underscored a continued commitment to security, sovereignty, and cooperative defense that strengthens both nations and their allied networks. {CITATION: wPolityce}