KYRGYZ FM'S INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETING TO SECRETARY

UNCLAS BISHKEK 000686

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR SCA/CEN (GEHRENBECK)

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KG
SUBJECT: KYRGYZ FM'S INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETING TO SECRETARY
RICE


1. The Kyrgyz MFA sent Embassy a diplomatic note with a
message addressed to Secretary Rice from Foreign Minister
Karabaev on the occasion of the U.S. Independence Day
holiday.


2. The text of the English-language message follows:

Your Excellency,

Let me express to you my sincere congratulations on this
significant event -) celebration of the 232nd anniversary of
the Declaration of Independence of the United States of
America, which symbolizes the unity and aspiration for
freedom of the American nation.

I would like to note that the existing high level of
cooperation between our countries provides opportunity to
withstand the global threats and challenges in the modern
world, combat transnational terrorism and extend economic
relations.

As before, we will keep on establishing friendly relations
with your country, based on mutual benefit as one of the main
priorities in Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you all the successes in your
professional sphere, as well as further prosperity and
well-being to the people of the United States of America.

Sincerely yours,
(signed)
Ednan Karabaev

(End text.)


3. Post will pouch the original letter to SCA/CEN.
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