UGANDAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION ON ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA

UNCLAS KAMPALA 001565 DEPT FOR S/ES-CR, S-ES-O, AF A/S FRAZER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL PGOV UG SUBJECT: UGANDAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION ON ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA ¶1. This is a resolution adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda with regard to the President-elect. A copy of the original resolution is being transmitted to the Department via diplomatic pouch under Registration No. 1509241. ¶2. Begin text: A resolution of Parliament on the election of Senator Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. Whereas Government has learnt with pleasure, the election of Senator Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America which occurred on 4th November 2008. Noting that the election of Senator Barack Obama as the 1st African-American President of the United States of America is historical and gives testimony to the vision and maturity of the American people and indeed the entire human race. Further Noting that there is attachment of the people of Africa and East Africa in particular to the President-Elect, Hoping that the election of Senator Obama to the Presidency of the United States of America will be a basis for change world wide and significantly to the efforts to help create a better life. Further noting that Africa's Social, Economic transformation will continue to receive greater attention under the Obama Administration. Now therefore be it resolved by this Parliament as follows: That the Government, the Parliament and the people of the Republic of Uganda congratulate Senator Barack Obama on his election as the 44th President of the United States of America. That Uganda looks forward to working with the new US Administration under President Obama, to further strengthen the good working relations between our two countries, as well as on regional and international Peace and Security. That Uganda wishes President-elect Barack Obama and family good health during his tenure as President of the United States of America. Moved by: Hon. Isaac Musumba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Seconder: Hon Prof. Morris Ogenga Latigo Leader of the Opposition in Parliament I certify that this Resolution was adopted on the 5th day of November 2008. ¶A. M. Tandekwire Clerk to Parliament End text. BROWNING