President Halonen visiting Slovakia

President of the Republic Tarja Halonen and Dr Pentti Arajärvi made an official visit to Slovakia from 18 to 20 April 2005. During the visit President Halonen met President Ivan Gasparovic. The Presidents discussed the bilateral relations between Finland and Slovakia as well as current issues concerning the European Union.

Photo: Lehtikuva

President Halonen met also Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda and Vice-Chairman of the National Council Viliam Veteska. She gave a lecture at the Slovak Foreign Policy Association on Finland’s 10 years of membership of the European Union.

The official visit included a trip to Limbach and a visit to the castle of Cerveny Kamen. Minister of Transport and Communications Leena Luhtanen accompanied President Halonen.