Letter of Congratulations from President of the Republic Tarja Halonen to President-elect Senator Obama

Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Press Release 5 November 2008

President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen has sent the following letter of congratulations to President-elect of the United States of America Barack Obama on Wednesday 5 November 2008.

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The Honorable
Barack Obama
President-elect of the United States of America

Dear Senator Obama,

On the occasion of your election as the President of the United States of America, I wish to extend to you, my most sincere congratulations.

Relations between Finland and the United States have always been excellent. I am sure that your election to the Presidency will further strengthen the relations between our two countries and people.

Let me hereby reaffirm our support to your endeavours and wish you every success in your high office.


Tarja Halonen
President of the Republic of Finland