Prime Minister of Russia Medvedev D. A. paid homage to the new head of government of Finland Juha Sipila appointment to this post and specify the mutual readiness to work, informs on the last working day of the week, the press service of the government of the Russian Federation.

"The Russian Federation and Finland bind traditionally friendly and good-neighbourly relations. Wished to assure preparedness for active mutual work with You on further development of bilateral interaction in trade-economic, investment, scientific innovation, cultural, humanitarian and other fields ", - said Medvedev.

Elections to the Parliament of Finland was held at the end of April. The leader of the winning party "Center" Sipil? said he supports the policy of the European Union concerning Russia in connection with the Ukrainian crisis.

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