EMBASSY HELSINKI'S RESPONSE TO SEMI-ANNUAL REQUEST

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PINR PREL AMGT FI
SUBJECT: EMBASSY HELSINKI'S RESPONSE TO SEMI-ANNUAL REQUEST
FOR NAMES, TITLES AND CONTACT NUMBERS FOR LEADING
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL FIGURES

REF: STATE 271552


1. Per reftel, Post submits the following updated contact
information on leading Finnish government figures.


2. COUNTRY: Republic of Finland
DATE: December 29, 2004

HEAD OF GOVERNMENT:
Last Name: Vanhanen
First Name/Middle Name: Matti Taneli
Conventional Usage: Mr. Prime Minister
Formal Title: Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland
Office Telephone Numbers: (358-9) 1602-2000; Fax: (358-9)
1602-2225
After-hours Official Number: (358-9) 1602-4111
Residence Telephone Number: (358-9) 241-8251
Cell Phone Number: Not provided.
Comments: Speaks Finnish, Swedish and English.

HEAD OF STATE:
Last Name: Halonen
First Name/Middle Name: Tarja
Conventional Usage: Madame President
Formal Title: President of the Republic of Finland
Office Telephone Numbers: (358-9) 661-133; Fax: (358-9)
6221-474
After-hours Official Number: The switchboard at the
President's Office is open 24 hours/day. The Duty Officer
will get in touch with the President at any time, day or
night.
Residence Telephone Number: Not provided.
Cell Phone Number: 040-586-7790
Comments: Speaks Finnish, Swedish and English.

FOREIGN MINISTER:
Last Name: Tuomioja
First Name/Middle Name: Erkki Sakari
Conventional Usage: Mr. Minister
Formal Title: Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Finland
Office Telephone Numbers: (358-9) 1605-5000; Fax: (358-9)
1605-5002
After-hours Official Number: (358-9) 160-55555. An MFA duty
officer can reach the minister anytime, day or night.
Residence Telephone Number: Not provided.
Cell Phone Number: 040-040-506-7070
Comments: Speaks Finnish, Swedish and English.
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