LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000885 SIPDIS SIPDIS STATE FOR WHA/CAR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC AA SUBJECT: LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ¶1. Embassy Bridgetown received via fax, a letter from Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer to President George W. Bush. Begin Text E.D. 8/9 II Mr. George W. Bush President of the United States of America The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Bush: It is my honor to extend congratulations to you and the Government and people of the United States of America on the anniversary of the country's independence. Participating in the Conference of the Caribbean - A 2020 Vision has enhanced the relations between the United States of America and Antigua and Barbuda. As we endeavor to commit ourselves to the facing international challenges, such as guaranteeing global security and international economic stability, please accept the assurance that Antigua and Barbuda will continue to build on these relations with your country. Please accept my best wishes and highest esteem. Baldwin Spencer Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda End Text ¶2. Embassy Bridgetown will send the original letter as soon as it is received. GILROY