LETTER OF CONDOLENCE RECEIVED FROM KUWAIT DEPUTY

UNCLAS KUWAIT 004030

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID
SUBJECT: LETTER OF CONDOLENCE RECEIVED FROM KUWAIT DEPUTY
PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF DEFENSE TO SECRETARY RUMSFELD



1. Embassy Kuwait received a condolence letter for Secretary
Rumsfeld from Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Defense, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Post has
forwarded original letter, (in Arabic),to NEA/ARPI.


2. English translation of letter follows: Begin Text. In
my name and on behalf of all military and civilian
individuals affiliated to the Ministry of Defense, I submit
our deepest condolences to you and to the friendly American
people, for the loss and devastation caused by Hurricane
Katrina. We assure you of our stance next to the USA in
overcoming this disaster, and in exploiting all our potential
to be at your service. May God rest these souls and give
quick recovery for all the injured people. End Text


3. Ambassador has responded by letter to Sheikh Jaber
thanking him for his letter and informing him that the
original letter has been forwarded to Secretary Rumsfeld.
LEBARON