LETTER TO PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA FROM THE REPUBLIC

UNCLAS PORT AU PRINCE 001557 DEPARTMENT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O, WHA/CAR, NSC WASHDC E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: HA OPDC PREL SUBJECT: LETTER TO PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA FROM THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI REF: STATE 118192 ¶1. The following translation of a congratulatory letter from Haitian President Rene Preval was received by Embassy on November 5. The Embassy will pouch actual French text to WHA/CAR Desk Officer for distribution. ¶2. Begin Text: Mr. President-elect, On behalf of the Haitian People and Government, I am happy to extend to you our warmest congratulations on the occasion of your resounding and historic victory during the presidential elections of Tuesday, November 4, following a campaign characterized by enthusiasm and hope. We wish you success during this term entrusted to you by the American people, in order to face the great global challenges, and to guarantee the American people's prosperity and well-being. I am convinced that, under your leadership, the strong relations of friendship and cooperation between our two countries will be further reinforced to the benefit of our two peoples. Yours very truly, Rene Preval SANDERSON