Finnish Prime Minister to Speak in DC on Monday, January 14, 2008

Jan 10, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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For those of you who are interested in Finland and available on this upcoming Monday, the Finnish prime minister will be speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Here are the details, courtesy of the National Press Club:

Event Date:	Jan. 14, 2008
Event Name:	H.E. Matti Vanhanen
Event Type:	NPC Luncheon
Time:	12:30 PM
Sponsored by:	Speakers Committee
Event Location:	Ballroom
Details:	Matti Vanhanen, the prime minister of Finland, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, January 14, 2008. The prime minister will discuss Finland's views on energy matters including energy security and relations with Russia on this issue, and climate change and Finland's future role as an innovative nation in this area. Vanhanen has been prime minister and leader of the Centre Party since 2003. He was elected a member of Parliament in1991 and has always had a keen interest in ecological issues and security policy. The National Press Club luncheon will begin at 12:30pm on Monday, January 14. The prime minister's remarks will begin at 1pm, followed by a question and answer session. Advance reservations should be made by telephoning (202) 662-7501. Cost of the luncheon is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for guests of members, and $35 general admission. The prime minister's visit to Washington, D.C., coincides with Finland serving as chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) during 2008. Vanhanen has been prime minister and leader of the Centre Party since 2003. He was elected a member of Parliament in1991 and has always had a keen interest in ecological issues and security policy. The National Press Club luncheon will begin at 12:30pm on Monday, January 14. The prime minister's remarks will begin at 1pm, followed by a question and answer session. Advance reservations should be made by telephoning (202) 662-7501. Cost of the luncheon is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for guests of members, and $35 general admission.