CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM THE

UNCLAS BAMAKO 000875 DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR and S/ES-O E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP SUBJECT: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF MALI Ref: State 118192 Below is the translated text of a congratulatory message to President-elect Obama from Amadou Toumani Toure, President, Republic of Mali. The original faxed letter is in French and will be sent via diplomatic pouch. Begin Translated Text: Bamako, November 05, 2008 The President of the Republic Mister Senator, It is with a very great pleasure that I learned of your brilliant election to the Presidency of the United States of America. On this happy occasion, I have the honor to address you my warm congratulations. I am convinced that your mandate will be punctuated with successes, considering your eminent qualities and your keen awareness of your heavy responsibilities, for a more prosperous and more united world. Please accept once more my warm congratulations and my best wishes for success. Sincerely, Amadou Toumani Toure Mister Senator Barack OBAMA President-Elect of the United States of America Washington End Text. #MILOVANOVIC#