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Inspection of the Finnish crisis management forces in Afghanistan

18-19 January 2011

President Halonen being met at Mazar-e Sharif airport by Major General Hans-Werner Fritz, Commander of ISAF Regional Command North. Lieutenant Colonel Mikael Feldt, Commander of the Finnish crisis management forces, welcoming the President at Mazar-e Sharif airport on Tuesday, 18 January 2011. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces The Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Army, President of the Republic Tarja Halonen, inspecting an honorary contingent of Jaegers upon arrival at Camp Northern Lights.
President Halonen meeting Finnish peacekeepers in the mess hall at Camp Northern Lights and hearing about the experiences of the Jaeger platoon in Afghanistan. The President pointed out this was her first time in the country. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces President Halonen’s entourage also included the Commander of the Defence Forces, General Ari Puheloinen. Both the President and the Commander were keen to hear if anything about Afghanistan had come as a surprise to the peacekeepers. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces Commander of the Defence Forces, General Ari Puheloinen; President of the Republic Tarja Halonen; and Lieutenant Colonel Mikael Feldt, Commander of the Finnish crisis management forces. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces
President Halonen discussing the circumstances of the region with soldiers of the Jaeger platoon at Camp Northern Lights, after having watched an operational demonstration by the platoon. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces President Halonen was interested in the operation of the Jaeger platoon in Afghanistan. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces Under presidentens besök i Afghanistan var vädret vintrigt och soligt. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces
President Halonen discussing the security situation in the region and other issues with Lieutenant Colonel Mikael Feldt, Commander of the crisis management forces. Elina Katajamäki/Finnish Defence Forces
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