Identifier
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08ASUNCION781
2008-11-20 13:13:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Asuncion
Cable title:
OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
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UNCLAS ASUNCION 000781
SIPDIS
FOR WHA/BSC MDASCHBACH,S/ES-CR,S/ES-O
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP PA
SUBJECT: OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
REF: STATE 118192
UNCLAS ASUNCION 000781
SIPDIS
FOR WHA/BSC MDASCHBACH,S/ES-CR,S/ES-O
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP PA
SUBJECT: OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
REF: STATE 118192
1. Per reftel the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion is transmitting the text
of President Lugo's congratulatory message to President-elect Obama.
(BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
Republic of Paraguay
Fernando Lugo Mendez
President of the Republic of Paraguay
Asuncion, November 5, 2008
Mr. President-Elect:
On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Paraguay,
as well as on my own behalf, please accept the most sincere
congratulations for your great victory during your country's
elections, where I am sure democracy triumphed.
Change has arrived for your country, and I am convinced that the
people of the United States of America will have in you a true,
supportive and significant leader.
I take this opportunity to reaffirm the desire of our government to
deepen bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation relationships
between our two governments.
Wishing you good health and personal happiness, as well as
prosperity for your nation, I take this opportunity to present to
you the assurances of my highest and most distinguished
consideration.
Signed
Fernando Lugo Mendez
Senator
Barack Obama
President/Elect of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.
(END UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
2. Original document has been sent via diplomatic pouch from the
Office of the President to the Paraguayan Embassy in Washington,
D.C. for delivery.
Ayalde
SIPDIS
FOR WHA/BSC MDASCHBACH,S/ES-CR,S/ES-O
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP PA
SUBJECT: OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
REF: STATE 118192
1. Per reftel the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion is transmitting the text
of President Lugo's congratulatory message to President-elect Obama.
(BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
Republic of Paraguay
Fernando Lugo Mendez
President of the Republic of Paraguay
Asuncion, November 5, 2008
Mr. President-Elect:
On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Paraguay,
as well as on my own behalf, please accept the most sincere
congratulations for your great victory during your country's
elections, where I am sure democracy triumphed.
Change has arrived for your country, and I am convinced that the
people of the United States of America will have in you a true,
supportive and significant leader.
I take this opportunity to reaffirm the desire of our government to
deepen bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation relationships
between our two governments.
Wishing you good health and personal happiness, as well as
prosperity for your nation, I take this opportunity to present to
you the assurances of my highest and most distinguished
consideration.
Signed
Fernando Lugo Mendez
Senator
Barack Obama
President/Elect of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.
(END UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
2. Original document has been sent via diplomatic pouch from the
Office of the President to the Paraguayan Embassy in Washington,
D.C. for delivery.
Ayalde