The New Zealand Prime Minister - who was elected at age 37 in 2017 - threw her support behind her Finnish counterpart on Wednesday.
Ms Marin made international headlines this week following leaked videos showing her dancing with friends.
Addressing the controversy on Wednesday, Ms Ardern said she did not want to get involved in"domestic political situations" but suggested the backlash was harmful. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has defended her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin, warning the harsh spotlight could deter future leaders. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short
"We need people from all walks of life to look to politics and think, ‘That’s a place I feel I can make a positive difference’.
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