Discussions will focus on the two countries' relationship and economic ties as well as international matters such as the war in Ukraine.

The tightened border surveillance is due to US President Joe Biden's visit to Helsinki next week.

The Speaker of Parliament and former Finns Party chair is an immigration hardliner with a conviction for hate speech.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has already discussed possible counter­mea­sures with party chairs of the coalition government.

Opposition parties have gained momentum as support for governing parties declined, Yle's most recent survey shows.