JK salutes the President of the Republic of Finland on the occasion of the 97th Anniversary of Finland’s Independence

H.E. Sauli Niinisto, President of Finland

H.E President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a congratulatory message to H.E. Sauli Niinisto, the President of the Republic of Finland on the occasion of the 97^th Anniversary of Finland's Independence on              6^th December, 2014.

"His Excellency Sauli Niinisto,

   The President of the Republic of Finland,

   Helsinki,

   FINLAND.

It is my pleasure on behalf of the people and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to extend to you and through you to the people of Finland my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the 97^th Anniversary of your Country's Independence.  

The celebration of your Independence Day offers us yet another opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to continue working together towards our shared aspirations in further strengthening the healthy relations that happily exist between our two countries and peoples. I am confident that the bonds of friendship and co-operation that our two countries enjoy will continue to soar to greater heights for our mutual benefit.

Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for your continued good health and peace and prosperity for the people of Finland".

Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International

Co-operation, Dar es Salaam.