PRESIDENT MADURO RESPONDS TO COMMERCE SECRETARY

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DOC PASS TO PATRICE WILLIAMS, MARIANN CARRERA PAZ
DOC FOR ADVOCACY CENTER

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EINV ECON ENRG BEXP HO
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT MADURO RESPONDS TO COMMERCE SECRETARY
EVANS ON AES BID


1. (SBU) During a November 12 meeting, Honduran President
Maduro provided DCM a letter in response to Commerce
Secretary Evans' October 22 letter advocating for a fair and

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transparent process in the 210MW energy bid sent on behalf of
AES. The original letter was sent via FedEx 2 day delivery
on November 13, 2002 to the Advocacy Center, Department of
Commerce under tracking number 8368 2020 8426.


2. (SBU) Begin text:

November 4, 2002

Mr. Donald L. Evans
The Secretary of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20230

Dear Mr. Evans:

I acknowledge receipt of your letter of October 22, referring
to ENEE's tender for the supply of 210MW of new electric
capacity.

Please rest assured that in my Administration, we are
committed to ensure the transparency in all our endeavours.

I also look forward to continue the close and strong ties
between our Governments which, throughout the years, have
been highly appreciated by our people for the support and
assistance you have always provided to Honduras.

With the assurances of my highest esteem,

(signature)

Ricardo Maduro
President of the Republic of Honduras

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PALMER