President of Italy to visit Finland

Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Press Release 27 August 2008

President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy will make a state visit to Finland together with his spouse on 8 - 10 September 2008.

The official reception ceremonies and discussions with President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen will take place at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, 9 September. On Wednesday, 10 September, President Napolitano will lay a wreath at the Hietaniemi cemetary, visit the Parliament and meet Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen. Cultural programme is also included in the state visit.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy Franco Frattini will accompany President Napolitano.