Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ABIDJAN252
2007-03-07 14:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Abidjan
Cable title:
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO TO PRESIDENT BUSH
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UNCLAS ABIDJAN 000252
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O; AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC IV
SUBJECT: LETTER FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO TO PRESIDENT BUSH
UNCLAS ABIDJAN 000252
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O; AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC IV
SUBJECT: LETTER FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO TO PRESIDENT BUSH
1. Following is the unofficial English translation of a
letter dated March 5, 2007, addressed to President George
Walker Bush from President Laurent Gbagbo. Embassy Abidjan
received a copy of the letter by fax from the office of
President Gbagbo.
Begin translation:
From the President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
to
His Excellency George Walker Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington
Dear Mr. President:
I heard with great dismay the tragic news about the damage
caused by the tornadoes that have been hitting your country,
in Alabama and Missouri, since last Thursday and which led to
the death of 19 of your fellow citizens.
On this painful occasion, I would like to express on behalf
of the Ivorian people and Government, as well as in my own
name, my deep sympathy to you and request your Excellency to
extend to the bereaved and distressed families, as well as to
the entire American nation, my sincere compassion and
heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely,
Laurent Gbagbo
President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
End Translation.
2. A copy of the letter and the English translation will be
sent by fax to AF/W.
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SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O; AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC IV
SUBJECT: LETTER FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO TO PRESIDENT BUSH
1. Following is the unofficial English translation of a
letter dated March 5, 2007, addressed to President George
Walker Bush from President Laurent Gbagbo. Embassy Abidjan
received a copy of the letter by fax from the office of
President Gbagbo.
Begin translation:
From the President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
to
His Excellency George Walker Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington
Dear Mr. President:
I heard with great dismay the tragic news about the damage
caused by the tornadoes that have been hitting your country,
in Alabama and Missouri, since last Thursday and which led to
the death of 19 of your fellow citizens.
On this painful occasion, I would like to express on behalf
of the Ivorian people and Government, as well as in my own
name, my deep sympathy to you and request your Excellency to
extend to the bereaved and distressed families, as well as to
the entire American nation, my sincere compassion and
heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely,
Laurent Gbagbo
President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
End Translation.
2. A copy of the letter and the English translation will be
sent by fax to AF/W.
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