President Halonen to make official visit to Saudi Arabia

Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Press Release 21 September 2007

President of the Republic Tarja Halonen and Dr Pentti Arajärvi will make an official visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 21-24 October 2007 at the invitation of King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud. During her stay President Halonen will also meet other prominent figures in government and the business community.

The programme includes a visit to the local university as well. President Halonen will be accompanied by Minister of Trade and Industry Mauri Pekkarinen and a high-level business delegation.