Well after our first meetings today I could say they were very informative. Our first session was with the Counselor for Commercial Affairs Brian McCleary at the US Embassy in Helsinki. However due to security we were not allowed to take any electronics in so there were no pictures. But it was very informative on pursuing business within Finland both through joint venture or new companies. They were also kind enough to take us through the ambassador's living quarters which were very nice.
Our second meeting was with the Ambassador for the National Security Authority Officer Ilkka Heiskanen. He was very informative and nice enough to take a portion of his day to answer our questions. However for Security it is quite interesting that they seemed to have little concern for the 900 mile border with Russia which has very minimal security apparently. Here is a picture showing the multiple lakes (of the nearly 200,000) that comprise the interior of Finland. Unfortunately I think it was this afternoon when jetlag started to take its toll on most as everyone retired for naps, before catching back up for late dinners'.
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