‘Military conflict alone cannot resolve any issue,’ says PM Modi after talks with Finland President Stubb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Finland believe wars cannot offer lasting solutions to global disputes and reiterated their support for diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace in conflict-hit regions such as Ukraine and West Asia.

The remarks came during a joint press interaction with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi. Both leaders stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and adherence to international law as the path forward for resolving global tensions.

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According to news agency UNI, PM Modi said India and Finland share similar views on resolving disputes peacefully. “India and Finland both believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy. We agree that military conflict alone cannot resolve any issue,” the Prime Minister said.

He added: “Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support every effort aimed at bringing a swift end to the conflict and achieving peace.”

India-Finland cooperation expanding in technology and trade

The Prime Minister also pointed to growing cooperation between the two countries in trade, technology, and innovation. Referring to the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement concluded earlier this year, PM Modi said the pact would open new avenues for economic engagement between India and Finland.

“At the beginning of 2026, a historic India–European Union Free Trade Agreement was concluded. This agreement will further strengthen trade, investment and technology cooperation between India and Finland,” he said.

PM Modi said both sides are working to shape their relationship into a forward-looking partnership centred on digital innovation and sustainability.

“We are shaping India-Finland relations into a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability,” he said. “This partnership will accelerate and energise our cooperation in several high-tech sectors, ranging from AI to 6G telecom, and from clean energy to quantum computing.”

Growing engagement with Europe

India and Finland have steadily expanded collaboration in recent years in areas such as education, innovation, digital technology and sustainable development.

Finland is considered a global leader in digital infrastructure, clean technologies and advanced telecom systems, making it a key partner for India’s push towards technological self-reliance and green growth.