Kersti Kaljulaid, Estonia’s president has apologized after the interior ministers comment on Sanna Marin as a “salesgirl”. She said she was “embarrassed” by the comments of minister Mart Helme.

Recently, Mr. Mart Helme made controversial remarks on the Finnish PM, Sanna Marin on a radio talk-show.

PM Marin tweeted:

“I am extremely proud of Finland. Here, a child from a poor family can get educated and achieve many things in their lives. The cashier of a shop can become a prime minister.“

BBC: She’s also the first person in her family to finish high school and attend the university.

Mr. Helme who is widely unpopular for his remarks and statements believes his comments have been misunderstood.

He said further: “If someone has misunderstood it then indeed I want to say that I am offering my apology to the PM of Finland.”

Estonia’s President Kaljulaid said in a statement that she had called Sauli Niinistö, her Finnish counterpart, and asked him to convey her apologies to Ms. Sanna Marin.

She added:

“I also admitted to him how embarrassed I am for all this.” Also, the Estonian opposition parties jointly called for Mr. Helme to resign. They even asked the PM Ratas to sack him.

Previously, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas expressed his gratitude to Finnish entrepreneurs who have greatly invested in Estonia over the years.

We hope Estonia and Finland have better ties in the future.