President Halonen's portrait unveiled

A portrait of President of the Republic Tarja Halonen by Rafael Wardi was unveiled in the Council of State Building in Helsinki on 8 November. It was commissioned by the Government.

The portrait has been hung on the end wall of the room where the President and the Council of State (government) assemble in session. The room and its antechamber contain portraits of all of the presidents of Finland.

You can see the portraits on the Council of State web site.