23 june, 2010 12:58
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends a message to Mari Kiviniemi, congratulating her on her appointment as Prime Minister of Finland

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends a message to Mari Kiviniemi, congratulating her on her appointment as Prime Minister of Finland

The message reads, in part:
"I am confident that your efforts in this high office will contribute to our efforts to further strengthen the friendly and good-neighbourly relations and all-round cooperation between our countries. For my part, I would like to reaffirm my readiness for most active joint work with you and the government you head."