64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: FINLAND INITIAL RESPONSE

UNCLAS HELSINKI 000278 SENSITIVE SIPDIS IO/UNP FOR SUN, USUN FOR DUGAN, NSC FOR BROWN, EUR/PGI FOR ELDRIDGE, EUR/NB FOR MIGUEL RODRIGUES E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA FI SUBJECT: 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: FINLAND INITIAL RESPONSE REF: STATE 68590 (SBU) The Finnish MFA has provided the following details to date, labeled "tentative," on their planned delegation for UNGA 64. -------------- ¶A. Attendance of the Head of State -------------- Mrs. Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic Arrival: September 19 Departure: September 26 -President Halonen will attend the General Debate. -President Halonen delivers a speech Thursday afternoon, September 24. Spouse: Doctor Pentti Arajarvi will travel. No interpretation required if the meeting is in English. -------------- ¶B. Attendance of the Head of Government -------------- Mr. Matti Vanhanen, Prime Minister Arrival: September 21 Departure: September 25 Spouse will not attend. No interpretation required. -------------- ¶C. Attendance of the Foreign Minister -------------- Dr. Alexander Stubb, Minister for Foreign Affairs Arrival: September 20 Departure: September 26 Spouse will not attend. No interpretation required. Further details are expected regarding his arrival time. -------------- ¶D. Attendance of other VIPs -------------- Mr. Paavo Vayrynen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Arrival: September 21 Departure: September 26 -To be confirmed-Minister Vayrynen will attend the General Debate. Spouse will not attend. No interpretation required. BUTLER