Finland's President Stubb to attend NATO summit in Ankara on 7-8 July

President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb will attend the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7-8 July 2026. The summit agenda includes monitoring implementation of the defence investment commitment agreed at last year's NATO Summit in The Hague, other decisions taken there, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the defence industrial base in response to the long-term threat posed by Russia.

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The Finnish presidency said the summit will underscore European Allies' commitment to assume greater responsibility for the security of the continent. Finland's stated objective is that the summit decisions reinforce NATO unity and ensure continued support for Ukraine.

On Tuesday 7 July, Stubb is scheduled to take part in the NATO Defence Industry Forum, including a panel discussion on whole-of-society industrial preparedness. That evening, President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Emine Erdoğan will host a dinner for summit participants.

On Wednesday 8 July, Stubb will attend the North Atlantic Council meeting at heads of state and government level, which brings together all NATO Allies. His programme also includes several bilateral meetings.

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The delegation led by Stubb will include Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen, whose programme includes ministerial working dinners and bilateral meetings. Finland says this is its fourth summit as a NATO member.

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