MESSAGE FROM SHAIKH KHALIFA BIN SALMAN AL KHALIFA,

UNCLAS MANAMA 000980 SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND NEA/ARP E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL AMGT BA SUBJECT: MESSAGE FROM SHAIKH KHALIFA BIN SALMAN AL KHALIFA, PRIME MINISTER OF THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN TO MR. GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REF: MANAMA 974 On June 21, 2004, post received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs enclosing a letter from the office of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Begin text of the letter: 20th June 2004 President George W. Bush President of the United States of America The White House Washington, D.C. Mr. President, On behalf of the Government and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain, I convey to you our condolences at the death in Saudi Arabia of an American citizen, Mr. Paul Johnson. His kidnapping and violent death is strongly condemned by all peace-loving people. My Government commends the efforts of the Saudi Arabian authorities in pursuing those who chose to follow their political aims through acts of terror and we are united in our efforts to combat all acts of terrorism worldwide. With my kindest regards, KHALIFA BIN SALMAN AL KHALIFA Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain End text of letter. (U) Post sent the original letter via Unclassified Pouch, registration #4087403, on June 22 to NEA/ARP (Claire Kaneshiro) to deliver to S/ES-CR WILLIAMSON