President of Kyrgyz Republic to make working visit to Finland

President Askar Akajev and Madam Mairam Akajeva of the Kyrgyz Republic will visit Finland on 2-4 April 2003 at the invitation of President of the Republic Tarja Halonen. The reception ceremonies and official discussions between the presidents will take place at the Presidential Palace on Thursday 3 April, in addition to which President Akajev will meet President Martti Ahtisaari and the Speaker of the Eduskunta and give a lecture at the Paasikivi Society. His programme also includes visits to Finnish companies and the Mannerheim Museum.