President Halonen to make official visit to France

Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Press Release 25 February 2005

President of the Republic Tarja Halonen and Dr Pentti Arajärvi will make an official visit to France from 28 February to 3 March 2005.

During the visit President Halonen will meet President Jacques Chirac and President of the Senate Christian Poncelet and speak at the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri). The visit will include a trip to Lille as well as cultural activities.

Minister for Foreign Trade Paula Lehtomäki will also participate in the official visit.