Karelian remembers President Martti Ahtisaari, who died on Monday.
“Martti Ahtisaari’s presidency was significant for Finland in many ways. The president thought it was important that Finland be as closely connected as possible to Western democracies, and he actively worked towards this goal.”
“In Finland, Martti Ahtisaari’s merits have not necessarily been understood as well as in the rest of the world. According to the citizens, the essence of the president, who diligently toured the provinces of the country, was perhaps closer to a man of the people than a president. The president also experienced problems with the domestic media and the public and was clearly at his best in international arenas and in the international public.”
“The former evacuee’s belief that all conflicts can be resolved brings comfort at a time when Russia is waging its war of aggression in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas is escalating into a full-scale war in the Middle East.”
Ilkka-Pohjalainen his conciliatory and listening attitude made Ahtisaari a respected and respected peace negotiator in the world.
“Behind his gentle, understanding habitus hid an efficient and skilled diplomat who, even in the most demanding disputes and conflicts, did not get bogged down in the details, but kept the goals clear in his mind. The result was generated everywhere, from Namibia to Kosovo.”
Morning paper notes that Ahtisaari’s relations with the Sdp, which nominated him as a presidential candidate in the 1994 elections, were cool.
“Then she wasn’t even asked to run a second time, which opened the way for Tarja Halone. Ahtisaari focused on the sorrows of the rest of the world.”
Savon Sanomat reminds that Ahtisaari’s relationship with the media in Finland was tense.
“The political satire of the time was at its cruelest a form of bullying that would not be accepted by today’s criteria.”
“The national heritage realized in numerous trips to the provinces was considered a weakness by contemporary critics, but in terms of Ahtisaari’s entire life career and achievements, it was a strength.”
Evening News writes that Ahtisaari brought new ways to the presidential institution.
“All methods, such as the ‘cabinet’ established by Ahtisaari’s presidential office, did not necessarily fit into the Finnish political system. On the other hand, the Followers have somehow adopted the same way.”
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