Valmet hosts Finland Honorary Consulate inauguration in Georgia

The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Atlanta serves the State of Georgia and plays an important role in strengthening ties between Finland and the southeastern United States. Its mission includes:

• Promoting economic, cultural, and business relationships between Finland and Georgia.
• Supporting Finnish citizens temporarily abroad with consular guidance and assistance.
• Helping connect individuals with local authorities or the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate.
• Providing select notarized certifications.

The ceremony brought together distinguished guests, including Jarmo Sareva, Consul General and Ambassador at the Consulate General of Finland in New York, and John Saunders, former Honorary Consul of Finland for Georgia and Board Member of the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast (FACCSE).

Valmet’s Ari Naukkarinen, Director, Improvement Projects and Roll Services, North America, joined Bertrand Lapoire, Economic Development Manager for the City of Peachtree Corners, and Mark Farmer, Deputy Division Director of Gwinnett County, in sharing remarks on the deepening partnership between Finland and Georgia. The event also included an official proclamation recognizing Kari Lindberg’s appointment.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Valmet’s leadership and CEO, Thomas Hinnerskov, for making this globally unique partnership between a Finnish company and the Honorary Consulate of Finland possible. This one-of-a-kind arrangement exemplifies innovation in diplomacy and strongly supports my goal of fostering robust Finnish relations in the State of Georgia.”
— Kari Lindberg, Honorary Consul of Finland

Valmet congratulates Kari Lindberg on this meaningful appointment and extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this special occasion—a milestone for both Valmet and the Finnish community in Georgia.