Fitch Ratings affirms AAA rating for Finland

Fitch Ratings, the international rating agency, affirmed 21June 2012 the long-term credit ratings of 'AAA' for the Republic of Finland. The rating agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's have both also affirmed 'AAA' ratings for Finland.

Fitch says Finland's rating outlook is stable.

Further information:
 Director General Jukka Pekkarinen, tel. 358-9 160 33191.