President Halonen to Make Official Visit to Slovakia

Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Press Release 1 April 2005

President of the Republic Tarja Halonen and Dr Pentti Arajärvi will make an official visit to Slovakia from 18 to 20 April 2005.

During the visit President Halonen will meet President Ivan Gašparoviè, Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda and Vice-Chairman of the National Council Viliam Veteška. She will also give a lecture on Finland’s 10 years of membership of the European Union. The official visit will include a trip to Limbach and a visit to the castle of Èervený Kameò.

Minister of Transport and Communications Leena Luhtanen will accompany President Halonen.