Keijo Korhonen (politician)

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Keijo Tero Korhonen (born February 23, 1934 in Melalahti near Paltamo ) is a Finnish politician ( Center Party ), ambassador and professor .

Korhonen was Finnish Foreign Minister from 1976 to 1977 under Prime Minister Martti Miettunen . From 1983 to 1988 he was the permanent representative of Finland to the United Nations . In 1994 he ran as an independent candidate - Paavo Väyrynen ran for the Center Party - in the presidential election and came in fifth with 5.8%.

In addition to his work as a politician, he was also Professor of Political History at the University of Helsinki and taught political science at the University of Arizona . He has also written books dealing with foreign policy issues and the UN.

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  1. ↑ Finland's permanent mission, United Nations, New York
personal data
SURNAME Korhonen, Keijo
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Korhonen, Keijo Tero (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Finnish politician and professor
DATE OF BIRTH February 23, 1934
PLACE OF BIRTH Melalahti near Paltamo , Finland