The Prime Minister and leading members of the Finnish Government were present here at the opening of the Legation of Israel. Members of the diplomatic corps, state and municipal officials and representatives of the communal life of the country joined members of the Cabinet, the presiding officer of Parliament and the Chief of Staff of the Finnish Army at the ceremony.
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