Finland’s Valtonen praises Ottoman Empire during meeting with Hakan Fidan

During an official visit to Finland, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, in Helsinki. The ministers discussed bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and regional developments.

Valtonen presented Fidan with a book titled “The Russian Idea” by former Finnish President Mauno Koivisto, noting, “The only power that the Russians respected was the Ottoman Empire.” Minister Fidan, appearing visibly proud, thanked Valtonen.