CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT-

UNCLAS CHISINAU 001130 SIPDIS FOR S/ES-CR, S/ES-O, EUR/UMB E.O. 12958:N/A TAGS: OPCD PREL OVIP MO SUBJECT: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT- ELECT OBAMA FROM PRESIDENT VORONIN OF MOLDOVA REF:STATE 118192 ¶1. (U) Embassy has received the following press release from the Office of President Vladimir Voronin to President-elect Barack Obama. ¶2. (U) Begin text: Press Service of the President of the Republic of Moldova Press release The President of the Republic of Moldova, Vladimir Voronin, congratulated Barack Obama on the occasion of his election as President of the United States of America. The message says: "On behalf of the Moldovan people and on my own behalf, I would like to express to you the warmest congratulations on the occasion of the brilliant victory gained during the election for the high position of President of the United States. I carefully followed the development of the electoral campaign in the United States. I must say that the truly historical choice made by the American people is a choice in favor of change, progress and prosperity, based on the fundamental principles of democracy. I avail myself of this occasion to reaffirm the willingness of the Republic of Moldova to further strengthen and deepen friendship and cooperative relations with your country in various fields, as well as to set up new bridges of mutually advantageous collaboration. Wishing you success in further activity in your responsible position of the President of the United States of America, please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration." 2008-11-05 End Text. Chaudhry