Sun, 24 Apr, 2016 12:59:12 AM FTimes Report, Apr 24 ![]() The Governor-General of Australia, Peter Cosgrove. File Photo AFP-Lehtikuva. The Governor-General of Australia, Peter Cosgrove and his spouse Lady Cosgrove will make a three-day state visit to Finland from April 27, said an official press release.
President Sauli Niinistö and first lady Jenni Haukio will receive the guests at the Presidential Palace on April 28.
The Governor-General will also meet Maria Lohela, the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Prime Minister Juha Sipilä, and General Jarmo Lindberg, Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces during his visit.
The programme also includes the laying of a wreath in Hietaniemi Cemetery, a visit to VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, as well as meetings with business representatives.
Subjects of discussion during the visit will include bilateral relations between Finland and Australia, innovation cooperation, the strengthening of trade and economic relations, and regional issues in Asia and Europe.
This is the first state visit from Australia to Finland. The previous state visit from Finland to Australia was made by former President Tarja Halonen in 2007.
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