Official visit of the Secretary-General to Finland (Helsinki, 10 February 2011)

 

During his official visit, Angel Gurría will address the session of the Economic Council of Finland, chaired by the Prime Minister Ms. Mari Kiviniemi (read his speech on tackling global imbalances). He will also attend an OECD roundtable on sustainable growth organised by the Prime minister's office and moderated by Mr. Mika Rossi, Secretary of State (read his speech). In addition to his speaking engagements, the OECD Secretary-General will discuss a range of key policy issues with:

• Ms. Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic
• Ms. Mari Kiviniemi, Prime Minister of Finland (followed by a press conference)
• Mr. Paavo Väyrynen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development
• Mr Jyrki Katainen, Minister of Finance  

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