Identifier
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08NOUAKCHOTT770
2008-12-28 12:06:00
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Embassy Nouakchott
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PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI RECONFIRMS HIS AMBASSADOR TO
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UNCLAS NOUAKCHOTT 000770
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TAGS: PREL OPDC MR
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI RECONFIRMS HIS AMBASSADOR TO
THE U.S.
UNCLAS NOUAKCHOTT 000770
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL OPDC MR
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI RECONFIRMS HIS AMBASSADOR TO
THE U.S.
1. (SBU) Charge received December 28 a letter from
Mauritanian President Abdallahi to President Bush
reconfirming Ambassador Dia Ibrahima as his representative in
the U.S. Informal translation of the letter follows (copy of
French original will be forwarded to AF/W).
2. (SBU) Begin Text:
Mr. President,
Allow me first of all to convey my recognition and
appreciation for the constant support and firm assistance
that you personally and your administration continue to
provide for the return of constitutional order in Mauritania.
I would equally like to bring to your esteemed attention that
our Ambassador to Washington, Mr. Dia Ibrahima, decided to
resign shortly following the August 6, 2008, coup d'etat
thereby rejecting any form of collaboration with the
putschists.
Being advised belatedly of this decision, due to my isolation
from the exterior world imposed by the military junta during
the past months, I was unable to advise you earlier of my
refusal to accept this resignation.
I therefore request, Mr. President, to graciously consider
that Mr. Dia Ibrahima continues to be Ambassador
extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of
Mauritania to the Government of the United States of America.
I have renewed my instructions to him to continue working to
reinforce the already strong relations that unite our two
countries that the victory of democracy in Mauritania, for
which you are ardently working, will make even stronger.
Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of my highest
consideration.
Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi
HANKINS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL OPDC MR
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI RECONFIRMS HIS AMBASSADOR TO
THE U.S.
1. (SBU) Charge received December 28 a letter from
Mauritanian President Abdallahi to President Bush
reconfirming Ambassador Dia Ibrahima as his representative in
the U.S. Informal translation of the letter follows (copy of
French original will be forwarded to AF/W).
2. (SBU) Begin Text:
Mr. President,
Allow me first of all to convey my recognition and
appreciation for the constant support and firm assistance
that you personally and your administration continue to
provide for the return of constitutional order in Mauritania.
I would equally like to bring to your esteemed attention that
our Ambassador to Washington, Mr. Dia Ibrahima, decided to
resign shortly following the August 6, 2008, coup d'etat
thereby rejecting any form of collaboration with the
putschists.
Being advised belatedly of this decision, due to my isolation
from the exterior world imposed by the military junta during
the past months, I was unable to advise you earlier of my
refusal to accept this resignation.
I therefore request, Mr. President, to graciously consider
that Mr. Dia Ibrahima continues to be Ambassador
extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of
Mauritania to the Government of the United States of America.
I have renewed my instructions to him to continue working to
reinforce the already strong relations that unite our two
countries that the victory of democracy in Mauritania, for
which you are ardently working, will make even stronger.
Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of my highest
consideration.
Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi
HANKINS