28.09.1999
            PRESS RELEASE
            
            Dinner
            in honour of the President of Italy
            
            The President of the Republic and Mrs
            Eeva Ahtisaari will host a dinner at the Presidential
            Palace in honour of the President of Italy and Mrs
            Carlo Azeglio Ciampi on Tuesday, 28 September, 1999
            at 8.00 p.m.
            
            In addition to the Guests of Honour and President and
            Mrs Ahtisaari, following guests will be seated at the
            President's table: Mrs Riitta Uosukainen, Speaker of
            the Parliament, Prime Minister and Mrs Paavo Lipponen
            and Mr Lamberto Dini, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
            
            Menu:
            Crayfish Bisque
            Wild Duck Paté, Rowanberry Sauce
            Rosemary Smoked Fillet of Raindeer Fawn, Game Sauce
            with Ceps
            Three-Colour Currant Bavarois
            Garden Arctic Bramble Sauce
            
            The Guards Band conducted by Major Elias Seppälä
            will play during the dinner.