Finland Times

This year the forum will focus on stability and growth, cooperation in crisis situations, the global security situation and industrial innovations.

During the meeting, Stubb will attend a panel discussion debating economic growth and political stability in Europe.

The panel participants will also include the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz and Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho.

Thursday's lunch discussion will focus on the top policy priorities for the new European Commission and the impact on the rest of the world. Commission Vice-Presidents Frans Timmermans and Jyrki Katainen and European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer will also participate in the discussion.

Stubb's programme will include one-on-one talks, business visits and meetings with the international media. Prime Minister Stubb will, for example, have a meeting with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

Approximately 2,500 participants from 140 countries, including more than 40 heads of state or government, are expected to attended the forum.