Message from President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen to the Foreign Investors' summit of American Chamber of Commerce in Finland

In today’s rapidly changing and intertwined global economy, it is important to increase international cooperation and to share views and experiences that address the challenges which face us. Increasing interdependence can be a positive force leading to a fairer
globalization – and to a better life for people and a better operating environment for businesses. In order to make progress for the benefit of all, we need to be open to dialogue and to new insights and ideas. The AmCham Foreign Investors’ Summit 2008 provides an excellent forum for this and for deepening relationship between Finland and
the United States.

I wish the Summit the best of success and hope that you all will have a most fruitful and inspiring day.

Tarja Halonen
President of the Republic of Finland