Finland has officially become the 23rd member state of the Council of Europe.

Report shows Finnish Foreign Minister, Pertti Passio, signing accession document.

Onlookers at the event.

Flags of council members and group of diplomats watching as Finnish flag is raised to join them.

The reporter is Éamonn Lawlor.

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