President to join Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik

President Sauli Niinistö will participate in the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe in Reykjavik on Tuesday and Wednesday, said the President Office in a press release.

The Summit will begin with an opening session on Tuesday and continue with a roundtable discussion on supporting Ukraine and a working dinner.

Niinistö will deliver Finland's national address during the General Debate of the Summit on Wednesday.

He will also hold several bilateral meetings during the summit.

The Council of Europe Summit is now held for the fourth time since the Council was established in 1949.

The objective of the Summit is to strengthen the mission of the Council of Europe in the light of new threats to human rights and democracy and to further enhance support for Ukraine.

The Summit is hosted by Iceland, currently holding the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.