PRESIDENT KABILA CONGRATULATES US ON INDEPENDENCE

UNCLAS KINSHASA 001342 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PINS PREL CG SUBJECT: PRESIDENT KABILA CONGRATULATES US ON INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ¶1. (U) Embassy received the following dip note (in French (Embassy provides translation)),dated July 5, 2004, conveying an Independence Day greeting: Mr. President: On the occasion of the celebration of your country's national day, I have the honor to present to you, on behalf of the Congolese people, of their government and in my own name, my strong and warm congratulations. I avail myself of this opportunity to reiterate to you my willingness to strengthen the cooperation and diplomatic relations linking the Democratic Republic of Congo to the United States of America. I wish happiness and prosperity for you, your family and your people. I also send you, Mr. President, the highest expression of my consideration. Signed/His Excellency General Major Joseph Kabila President of the Democratic Republic of Congo. SCOTT