Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE26678
2008-03-13 22:28:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
REPLY LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FOREIGN
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UNCLAS STATE 026678
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UNSC HU
SUBJECT: REPLY LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FOREIGN
MINISTER REGARDING ELECTION OF HUNGARY TO A UNSC
NON-PERMANENT SEAT
UNCLAS STATE 026678
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UNSC HU
SUBJECT: REPLY LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FOREIGN
MINISTER REGARDING ELECTION OF HUNGARY TO A UNSC
NON-PERMANENT SEAT
1. Secretary Rice received a letter dated January 31, 2008
from Dr. Kinga G"ncz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic
of Hungary, requesting support for the election of Hungary to
the non-permanent seat available for the Eastern European
Group in the United Nations Security Council for the term
2012-13. Post is requested to deliver para. 2 response from
IO A/S Silverberg on behalf of Secretary Rice. There will be
no signed original.
2. Begin Text:
Dear Madam Foreign Minister:
On behalf of Secretary Rice, I am replying to your letter of
January 31, 2008 regarding Hungary's candidacy for the
non-permanent seat of the United Nations Security Council for
the term 2012-13.
The United States applauds the participation of the
Government of Hungary in the work on the Security Council,
twice as a non-permanent member. The United States
acknowledges your firm dedication to development co-operation
and assistance, and protection of international peace and
security.
The United States appreciates Hungary's commitment to the
United Nations and is pleased that Hungary wishes to
participate actively in the United Nations as a member of the
Security Council. We welcome the opportunity to consider
Hungary's candidacy for the Security Council. However, as a
matter of long-standing United States practice, the United
States does not disclose its vote in the United Nations
elections either before or after the balloting.
Accept, Madam Foreign Minister, the renewed assurances of my
highest consideration.
Sincerely,
Kristen Silverberg
Assistant Secretary
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
United States Department of State
Her Excellency
Dr. Kinga G"ncz
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Republic of Hungary
End Text.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UNSC HU
SUBJECT: REPLY LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FOREIGN
MINISTER REGARDING ELECTION OF HUNGARY TO A UNSC
NON-PERMANENT SEAT
1. Secretary Rice received a letter dated January 31, 2008
from Dr. Kinga G"ncz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic
of Hungary, requesting support for the election of Hungary to
the non-permanent seat available for the Eastern European
Group in the United Nations Security Council for the term
2012-13. Post is requested to deliver para. 2 response from
IO A/S Silverberg on behalf of Secretary Rice. There will be
no signed original.
2. Begin Text:
Dear Madam Foreign Minister:
On behalf of Secretary Rice, I am replying to your letter of
January 31, 2008 regarding Hungary's candidacy for the
non-permanent seat of the United Nations Security Council for
the term 2012-13.
The United States applauds the participation of the
Government of Hungary in the work on the Security Council,
twice as a non-permanent member. The United States
acknowledges your firm dedication to development co-operation
and assistance, and protection of international peace and
security.
The United States appreciates Hungary's commitment to the
United Nations and is pleased that Hungary wishes to
participate actively in the United Nations as a member of the
Security Council. We welcome the opportunity to consider
Hungary's candidacy for the Security Council. However, as a
matter of long-standing United States practice, the United
States does not disclose its vote in the United Nations
elections either before or after the balloting.
Accept, Madam Foreign Minister, the renewed assurances of my
highest consideration.
Sincerely,
Kristen Silverberg
Assistant Secretary
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
United States Department of State
Her Excellency
Dr. Kinga G"ncz
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Republic of Hungary
End Text.
RICE