Visit to Kemi and Tornio on 6 April 2022

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö visited Syväkangas School in Kemi on Wednesday, 6 April 2022. The President was welcomed by the pupils of Syväkangas School, School Principal Mika Timonen and Piia Hulkkonen, Senior Principal responsible for Town of Kemi School Department. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

In Jopensali Hall, named after Jope Ruonansuu, President Niinistö discussed the prevention of bullying with pupils and teachers, and the school choir performed Ruonansuu’s music. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

President Niinistö visited music, Finnish language and mathematics classes. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic

Meeting with representatives of the Town of Kemi at Kemi Snow Castle. Discussions focused on current concerns in the region and tourism-related issues. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

President Niinistö toured Kemi Snow Castle, with Susanna Koutonen, CEO of Kemin Matkailu Oy, as his guide. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

President Niinistö toured Kemi Snow Castle, with Susanna Koutonen, CEO of Kemin Matkailu Oy, as his guide. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

Cross-border cooperation was the topic when President Niinistö met with representatives of the City of Tornio and Haparanda Municipality in Tornio. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

Cross-border cooperation was the topic when President Niinistö met with representatives of the City of Tornio and Haparanda Municipality in Tornio. Photo: Jouni Mölsä/Office of the President of the Republic