Mart Helme, Estonian Minister of the Interior, known for his unpopular statements passed a comment on a radio program on Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin.

According to Estonian Broadcasting Company ERR: In a radio program, the Estonian Minster commented on how the “Saleswoman” became the Prime Minister.

He initially quoted Soviet Leader Vladimir Lenin, who Helme said had said: “something to make every kitchen baker become a minister“.

“Now we see how one saleswoman girl has become prime minister, and how some other street activists and uneducated people have become members of the government,” Helme said.

Olen tavattoman ylpeä Suomesta. Täällä köyhän perheen lapsi voi kouluttautua pitkälle ja yltää elämässään moneen. Kaupan kassasta voi tulla vaikka pääministeri. Ilman duunareita ei Suomi selviäisi. Arvostan jokaisen työntekijän, ammatinharjoittajan ja yrittäjän työtä korkealle! — Sanna Marin (@MarinSanna) December 15, 2019

On the other hand, Marin tweeted on Sunday, “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. I appreciate the work of every employee, practitioner, and entrepreneur!“

The Prime Minister of Estonia, took on to Facebook to praise Sanna Marin, Ratas wrote:

“Finland is our close friend and ally, with whom all the governments of the Republic of Estonia have cooperated well and closely. It has not been influenced by which democratic parties are currently members of or run by the coalition of each State. Personally, I had very good cooperation with the two previous Prime Ministers of Finland as well as already very positive first contacts with their new Head of Government. Last week, I discussed with Sanna Marin our common interests in the European Union and the closer Nordic-Baltic action this week on Thursday before the European Council. I look forward to meaningful and respectful cooperation from all members of the Estonian Government with our Finnish counterparts.“