President of Tanzania visited Finland

President Benjamin William Mkapa of Tanzania made on official visit to Finland on 6 – 9 September 2005 together with his wife. The official reception ceremonies and the talks between the Presidents of Tanzania and Finland were held at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday 7 September.

President Halonen and President Mkapa of Tanzania with spouses in front of the Presidential Palace.

The Presidents discussed bilateral relations between Finland and Tanzania, the current political situation and forthcoming elections in Tanzania, the follow-up of the ILO:s World Commission’s report and development issues. President Halonen will host a banquet in the evening at the Presidential Palace for President Mkapa.

President Mkapa also met Mr Matti Vanhanen, Prime Minister of Finland, laid a wreath on the heroes’ graves in Hietaniemi Cemetery, delivered a speech to the Helsinki Process Final Conference and visited Joensuu.

Helsinki Conference Opening Session (RealVideo format)

Opening remarks by President of the Republic Tarja Halonen at the Helsinki Conference

Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen at a banquet