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09NOUAKCHOTT75
2009-01-25 13:18:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Nouakchott
Cable title:
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI TO
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODPC MR
SUBJECT: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI TO
PRESIDENT OBAMA
REF: NOUAKCHOTT 73
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODPC MR
SUBJECT: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI TO
PRESIDENT OBAMA
REF: NOUAKCHOTT 73
1. (SBU) Charge received January 25 from Presidential Chief of Staff
Ahmed Kaber Ould Hammoudi a congratulatory letter from President
Abdallahi to President Obama dated January 22. A scanned copy of
the letter will be sent to AF/W. In the letter, Abdallahi expresses
his belief that the USG will continue its firm stance against the
coup and spur the international community to action. Note:
Abdallahi's letter was written just before his attempted return to
Nouakchott was thwarted by security forces (Reftel). End note.
Ould Hammoudi told Charge that the President had asked him January
24 to also convey his appreciation for continuing USG support as
seen in the State Department statement of January 23.
2. (SBU) The following text is an English translation of the
original French:
BEGIN TEXT
Mr. President,
It is a great honor for me to present to you my sincere
congratulations on your inauguration as the 44th President of the
United States of America.
I am convinced that during your term in office, just causes,
particularly the struggle for liberty, democracy, and well-being,
will experience great advances throughout the world.
I have no doubt that this will be the case for the struggle that we
are leading here in Mauritania to foil the August 6, 2008 coup
d'etat that put an end to a democratic regime that was considered a
model in Africa and in the Arab world.
The position of the United States of America in regards to this coup
d'etat is exemplary by the force with which it has condemned the
authors of this act, and by the sanctions it has considered against
them.
My firm belief is that with your administration, this position will
be strengthened even more, and that the United States will work to
mobilize the international community to work for the departure of
the military junta and for the return of constitutional order.
Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of my highest
consideration.
Sidi Mohamed Ould CHEIKH ABDALLAHI
END TEXT
3. (SBU) Also on January 25, the Mission received a letter dated
January 21 from junta leader General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
addressed to President Obama. A scanned copy will be forwarded to
AF/W. Post recommends that this letter not/not be responded to.
The text of the letter follows:
4. (SBU) Begin Text
Mr. President,
On the occasion of your entry into office, I am eager to pass our
best wishes of health, luck and success. I would also like to
assure you of our full willingness to work with you for the
development and reinforcement of the cooperative relations between
our two countries. Finally, I hope that your taking office at the
head of the United States of America will mark the beginning of a
new era of progress, prosperity, and well being for your great
people who are the friend of justice, peace and security for all of
humanity.
Please accept, Mr. President the expression of my highest
consideration.
General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
President of the High State Council, Head of State
HANKINS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODPC MR
SUBJECT: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI TO
PRESIDENT OBAMA
REF: NOUAKCHOTT 73
1. (SBU) Charge received January 25 from Presidential Chief of Staff
Ahmed Kaber Ould Hammoudi a congratulatory letter from President
Abdallahi to President Obama dated January 22. A scanned copy of
the letter will be sent to AF/W. In the letter, Abdallahi expresses
his belief that the USG will continue its firm stance against the
coup and spur the international community to action. Note:
Abdallahi's letter was written just before his attempted return to
Nouakchott was thwarted by security forces (Reftel). End note.
Ould Hammoudi told Charge that the President had asked him January
24 to also convey his appreciation for continuing USG support as
seen in the State Department statement of January 23.
2. (SBU) The following text is an English translation of the
original French:
BEGIN TEXT
Mr. President,
It is a great honor for me to present to you my sincere
congratulations on your inauguration as the 44th President of the
United States of America.
I am convinced that during your term in office, just causes,
particularly the struggle for liberty, democracy, and well-being,
will experience great advances throughout the world.
I have no doubt that this will be the case for the struggle that we
are leading here in Mauritania to foil the August 6, 2008 coup
d'etat that put an end to a democratic regime that was considered a
model in Africa and in the Arab world.
The position of the United States of America in regards to this coup
d'etat is exemplary by the force with which it has condemned the
authors of this act, and by the sanctions it has considered against
them.
My firm belief is that with your administration, this position will
be strengthened even more, and that the United States will work to
mobilize the international community to work for the departure of
the military junta and for the return of constitutional order.
Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of my highest
consideration.
Sidi Mohamed Ould CHEIKH ABDALLAHI
END TEXT
3. (SBU) Also on January 25, the Mission received a letter dated
January 21 from junta leader General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
addressed to President Obama. A scanned copy will be forwarded to
AF/W. Post recommends that this letter not/not be responded to.
The text of the letter follows:
4. (SBU) Begin Text
Mr. President,
On the occasion of your entry into office, I am eager to pass our
best wishes of health, luck and success. I would also like to
assure you of our full willingness to work with you for the
development and reinforcement of the cooperative relations between
our two countries. Finally, I hope that your taking office at the
head of the United States of America will mark the beginning of a
new era of progress, prosperity, and well being for your great
people who are the friend of justice, peace and security for all of
humanity.
Please accept, Mr. President the expression of my highest
consideration.
General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
President of the High State Council, Head of State
HANKINS