MESSAGE FROM THE KING TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

UNCLAS MANAMA 001760 SIPDIS DEPT FOR S/ES-CR AND NEA/ARPI E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL AMGT BA SUBJECT: MESSAGE FROM THE KING TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH 1.(U) On November 23, 2004, post received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs enclosing a letter from King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa to President Bush. Original document is being sent by pouch to NEA/ARPI. 2.(U) Begin text of letter: H.E. Mr. George W. Bush President of the United States of America I have the great honor to thank Your Excellency and the people of the United States of America for your kind message of felicitations on the advent of Eid Al-Fitr. It is my sincere desire to maintain and further enhance the friendly relations existing between our two countries to encompass all fields of cooperation. I avail myself of this opportunity to convey to Your Excellency my best wishes for your personal well being as well as for the progress and prosperity of the people of America. Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa King of Bahrain End text of letter. MONROE