Identifier
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09HELSINKI278
2009-07-23 13:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Helsinki
Cable title:
64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: FINLAND INITIAL RESPONSE
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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.
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A. Attendance of the Head of State
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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.
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B. Attendance of the Head of Government
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Mr. Matti Vanhanen, Prime Minister
Arrival: September 21
Departure: September 25
Spouse will not attend.
No interpretation required.
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C. Attendance of the Foreign Minister
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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.
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D. Attendance of other VIPs
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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
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