Identifier
Created
Classification
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08NEWDELHI2872
2008-11-07 07:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002872
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
SUBJECT: KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
REF: SECSTATE 118192
UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002872
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
SUBJECT: KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
REF: SECSTATE 118192
1. (U) Even in the midst of hi coronation celebrations, His
Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
sent a congratulatory message to President-Elect Barack Obama
via fax on November 5. The speed with which the Bhutanese
sent the message reflects the intense interest the U.S.
election has generated in the region. It also augers well
for still closer ties with the tiny Himalayan nation,
including the possibility of establishing formal diplomatic
relations in the near future.
2. (U) Below is the text of the letter. We will forward the
original, and fax a copy, to SCA/INS.
3. (U) Begin text:
H.E. Mr. Barack Obama
President-elect of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.
Your Excellency,
It is with great pleasure that I extend, on behalf of
the people and Government of Bhutan and on my own behalf, our
sincere and warm felicitations to Your Excellency on your
historic election as President of the United States of
America.
Your Excellency's election is a clear reflection of the
trust and confidence that the people of the United States of
America have in Your Excellency's outstanding leadership
qualities and commitment to lead your great nation in this
challenging time.
I take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency and the
friendly people of the United States continued peace,
prosperity and hapiness.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
//signed//
Jigme Khesar
King of Bhutan
End text.
WHITE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
SUBJECT: KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
REF: SECSTATE 118192
1. (U) Even in the midst of hi coronation celebrations, His
Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
sent a congratulatory message to President-Elect Barack Obama
via fax on November 5. The speed with which the Bhutanese
sent the message reflects the intense interest the U.S.
election has generated in the region. It also augers well
for still closer ties with the tiny Himalayan nation,
including the possibility of establishing formal diplomatic
relations in the near future.
2. (U) Below is the text of the letter. We will forward the
original, and fax a copy, to SCA/INS.
3. (U) Begin text:
H.E. Mr. Barack Obama
President-elect of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.
Your Excellency,
It is with great pleasure that I extend, on behalf of
the people and Government of Bhutan and on my own behalf, our
sincere and warm felicitations to Your Excellency on your
historic election as President of the United States of
America.
Your Excellency's election is a clear reflection of the
trust and confidence that the people of the United States of
America have in Your Excellency's outstanding leadership
qualities and commitment to lead your great nation in this
challenging time.
I take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency and the
friendly people of the United States continued peace,
prosperity and hapiness.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
//signed//
Jigme Khesar
King of Bhutan
End text.
WHITE