Finnish independence

Bettel 'proud' to lead country where 'being different is strength'

'I'm amazed to see how we are able to live with different cultures, beliefs, traditions, histories and be able to share common values'

Heledd Pritchard

07.12.2017

Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has described himself as a "proud prime minister" of a country where people of different cultures live together and realise that "being different is a strength".

During a speech, which he delivered in English, on Wednesday evening in celebration of 100 years of Finland's independence he said he was proud to lead a country where almost half of the population are non-native.