Finnish and French Ministers of Agriculture meet in Finland on 24–26 March

The visit of the Minister of Agriculture and Food of France Stéphane Travert to Finland is by invitation of the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. During the weekend Minister Travert will visit a dairy farm in Southern Savonia and the UPM Kymi integrated mill site in Kuusankoski.

The official discussions will take place in Helsinki on Monday 26 March. Topics on the agenda include the reform of the common agricultural policy, large carnivore policy, bioeconomy and stronger cooperation in the EU forest issues.

Inquiries:

Risto Lahti, Special Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, tel. +358 50 565 0424