Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ATHENS1525
2008-11-07 05:22:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Athens
Cable title:
GREECE: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRIME
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UNCLAS ATHENS 001525
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/ES-CR, S/ES-O, AND EUR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODPC PREL OVIP GR
SUBJECT: GREECE: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRIME
MINISTER KARAMANLIS TO VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN
REF: STATE 118942
UNCLAS ATHENS 001525
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/ES-CR, S/ES-O, AND EUR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODPC PREL OVIP GR
SUBJECT: GREECE: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRIME
MINISTER KARAMANLIS TO VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN
REF: STATE 118942
1. Greek Prime Minister Konstandinos Karamanlis has sent a
congratulatory letter to Vice President-elect Biden. We
understand that the original is being delivered through the
Greek Embassy in Washington. However, the Prime Minister's
office has provided us with a courtesy copy, which is
provided in paragraph 2 below.
2. BEGIN TEXT
Athens, November 5, 2008
I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on your
election as Vice-President of the United States. You will be
taking office at a critical juncture called upon to take
decisions which will transcend the borders of America and
affect the entire world.
In the interests of Greece and the United States I look
forward to working closely together on all issues that face
the international community.
Through the years, you have been a true friend of the
Greek-American community and Greece and I will be looking
forward to building a close working relationship with you.
I look forward to meeting you and I wish you every success in
your term ahead.
Kostas Karamanlis
Senator Joseph Biden
Vice President-elect of the United States of America
END TEXT
SPECKHARD
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/ES-CR, S/ES-O, AND EUR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODPC PREL OVIP GR
SUBJECT: GREECE: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRIME
MINISTER KARAMANLIS TO VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN
REF: STATE 118942
1. Greek Prime Minister Konstandinos Karamanlis has sent a
congratulatory letter to Vice President-elect Biden. We
understand that the original is being delivered through the
Greek Embassy in Washington. However, the Prime Minister's
office has provided us with a courtesy copy, which is
provided in paragraph 2 below.
2. BEGIN TEXT
Athens, November 5, 2008
I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on your
election as Vice-President of the United States. You will be
taking office at a critical juncture called upon to take
decisions which will transcend the borders of America and
affect the entire world.
In the interests of Greece and the United States I look
forward to working closely together on all issues that face
the international community.
Through the years, you have been a true friend of the
Greek-American community and Greece and I will be looking
forward to building a close working relationship with you.
I look forward to meeting you and I wish you every success in
your term ahead.
Kostas Karamanlis
Senator Joseph Biden
Vice President-elect of the United States of America
END TEXT
SPECKHARD