CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA

UNCLAS CHISINAU 001127 SIPDIS DEPT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O, EUR/UMB E.O. 12958:N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP MO SUBJECT: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA REF: STATE 118192 ¶1. (U) Embassy has received the following congratulatory message for President-elect Obama. Original copies, with both English and Romanian versions included, will be sent via diplomatic pouch under Registry No. 4460364. ¶2. (U) Begin text: Your Excellency Mr. President Barack Obama We warmly congratulate you and the American people for electing a new President of the United States of America! You have conducted an impressive campaign in the name of change, in a difficult electoral confrontation, and succeeded, which confirms once again the American model of democracy. The whole world has watched in fascination the finale of this historical race for the Washington Presidency. As of today the world looks forward to a new wave of progress in the United States of America and in the world. The positive evolution and the success of the United States of America will have an important impact on our country, the Republic of Moldova, especially because we also need a change to unequivocally return to the space of European civilization. Your Excellency, Mr. President, We wish you good luck in justifying the hopes of the Americans and of the rest of the world and we wish you all the best during this supreme mandate awarded by the people that trusts its own forces. God Bless America. Serafim Urechean, Chairman "Our Moldova" Alliance OMN Faction in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova End text. CHAUDHRY