KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BUSH ON

UNCLAS NEW DELHI 007033 SIPDIS FOR S/ES-CR NSC FOR DORMANDY E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL BT IN SUBJECT: KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BUSH ON ELECTION VICTORY ¶1. Just hours after a few of the major networks projected President Bush to win reelection, the Bhutanese Ambassador to New Delhi passed to the Embassy the following message from from King Wangchuck of Bhutan to the President. ¶2. Begin text. Dear Ambassador Mulford, I have the pleasure in enclosing herewith a fax copy of felicitation message addressed to H.E. Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, from His Majesty the King of Bhutan. I should be grateful if you would kindly transmit the message to its highest destination. The original would be forwarded as soon as it is received. Please accept, dear Ambassador, the assurances of my highest consideration. (Dago Tshering) Signature ¶3. Begin text. Your Excellency, It gives me great pleasure to extend, on behalf of the people of Bhutan and on my own behalf, our warmest feliciations on Your Excellency's victory in the presidential elections. Your re-election as President of the world's greatest democracy and most powerful country is a clear reflection of the trust and confidence that the people of the United States of America have in your leadership and ability to meet the many challenges facing your great nation and the world today. It is also a testimony of the support the American people have for the policies of your administration both at home and abroad. I am confident that under Your Excellency's able leadership, the United States of America will continue to enjoy greater peace and prosperity in the years ahead. I wish Your Excellency every success in all your endeavours to promote peace, security and prosperity for your great nation and the world. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. Signature Jigme Singye Wangchuck King of Bhutan MULFORD