Jukka Salovaara, Director General of the Political Department of the MFA of Finland, visited Strasbourg on 13th and 14th of October. During his visit, Mr. Salovaara had a meeting with the Deputy Secretary General Ms. Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni and other representatives of the Council of Europe's institutions.

The discussions concerned current issues of the Council of Europe. At lunch with some local Permanent Representatives, Finland's approaching presidency of the Council of Europe (six months in 2018 - 2019) was discussed, among other things.

Mr. Salovaara and DSG Ms. Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni
(Photo © the Council of Europe)

Dinner with some Permanent Representatives
(Photo © Finnish Permanent Representation to the Council of Europe)