US EditionFinland PM Apologizes to Asian Countries over MPs’ Mocking Posts
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo apologized for MPs' offensive posts that strained diplomatic ties with Asian countries, highlighting the need for respectful international conduct.
- Petteri Orpo, Finland's prime minister, apologised to Asian countries after offensive posts by individual MPs, saying, `I offer my sincere apologies for the recent offensive social media posts done by individual MPs`.
- Individual MPs posted mocking social-media content that offended citizens and governments in Asian countries, prompting international criticism and a government response in Finland.
- AFP reported the story, noting it appeared on doc.afp.com and quoted Petteri Orpo saying, `I offer my sincere apologies for the recent offensive social media posts done by individual MPs`.
- The apology aims to repair diplomatic ties between Finland and the affected Asian governments, while the individual MPs face potential political consequences domestically, Petteri Orpo acknowledged.
- The episode represents an unusual escalation from individual MPs' online posts prompting Petteri Orpo's prime ministerial apology rather than only domestic comment.
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