President to make 1st domestic visit to Niirala, Joensuu

President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb will visit Niirala and Joensuu on Wednesday, said the President office in a press release.

The visit to Eastern Finland will be the first domestic trip of Stubb after taking over as the President of the country since March 1.

The trip will begin with a visit to the Tohmajärvi border guard station, where the presidential couple will be introduced to the activities of the North Karelia Border Guard District.

After visiting the border, the President and First Lady will meet with representatives of the City of Joensuu to discuss current issues in the region.

The President will visit a primary school in Joensuu. After a tour of the school, he will be interviewed by schoolchildren.

He will also meet with people at the Joensuu market square in the afternoon.