Graphic Designer Mrs. Pia Kaikonen awarded with the honour of the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Ambassador of Finland to India Mr. Kimmo Lähdevirta held a decoration ceremony for Graphic Designer Mrs. Pia Kaikonen on the 5th of March 2025. Mrs. Kaikonen has been awarded with the honour of the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and recognized for her dedicated work in the Spouses' Association of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, ULPU ry.
Mrs. Kaikonen has been an active member of the Spouses' Association of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs ULPU since 1990. She has been in the Council of the association and has also held the position of its Chairperson. ULPU has been active in developing the conditions and family package for the sent personnel of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
On the 6th of December 2024, the President of the Republic of Finland, His Excellency Dr. Alexander Stubb, granted Mrs. Pia Kaikonen the honour of Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.
When presenting the decoration on the 5th of March at the Ambassador's Residence in New Delhi, Ambassador Lähdevirta said, “Work in Embassies is team work, where also the spouses of sent staff have a significant role, at least as enablers, but often also as active participants.”
The whole staff of the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi warmly congratulates Mrs. Kaikonen for the high recognition of her dedication and work.