Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09SEOUL70
2009-01-14 08:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATES
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UNCLAS SEOUL 000070
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
SUBJECT: ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATES
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
UNCLAS SEOUL 000070
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
SUBJECT: ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATES
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
1. Summary: On January 13, 2009, the ROK National Assembly
adopted a resolution congratulating President-elect Barack
Obama on his impending inauguration. This is the first time
that the ROK National Assembly has adopted such a resolution.
Members from all parties of the Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Unification (FATU) committee worked together to finalize the
resolution language and assure its passage. Complete text
follows (informal translation). End Summary.
2. The full text of the resolution:
On behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Korea, the
National Assembly of the Republic of Korea congratulates the
inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of
America, Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009.
The National Assembly hopes for a future-oriented and
strategic development of the 21st century ROK-U.S. alliance
during the term of President Barack Obama, which will be
based on principles of liberal democracy, market economy, and
respect for human rights.
The National Assembly hopes that both countries, through
close dialogue and cooperation, will wisely resolve key
issues of concern to both countries, such as the North Korean
nuclear and human rights issue, and thus contribute to peace
and prosperity on the Korean peninsula.
The National Assembly hopes that the U.S. will take the lead
within the international community in maintaining global
peace and security, re-establishing the international
economic order based on co-prosperity and equality, as well
as resolving global issues under the principle of respect for
universal values. And the National Assembly will positively
support these activities.
End text.
STEPHENS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
SUBJECT: ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATES
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
1. Summary: On January 13, 2009, the ROK National Assembly
adopted a resolution congratulating President-elect Barack
Obama on his impending inauguration. This is the first time
that the ROK National Assembly has adopted such a resolution.
Members from all parties of the Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Unification (FATU) committee worked together to finalize the
resolution language and assure its passage. Complete text
follows (informal translation). End Summary.
2. The full text of the resolution:
On behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Korea, the
National Assembly of the Republic of Korea congratulates the
inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of
America, Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009.
The National Assembly hopes for a future-oriented and
strategic development of the 21st century ROK-U.S. alliance
during the term of President Barack Obama, which will be
based on principles of liberal democracy, market economy, and
respect for human rights.
The National Assembly hopes that both countries, through
close dialogue and cooperation, will wisely resolve key
issues of concern to both countries, such as the North Korean
nuclear and human rights issue, and thus contribute to peace
and prosperity on the Korean peninsula.
The National Assembly hopes that the U.S. will take the lead
within the international community in maintaining global
peace and security, re-establishing the international
economic order based on co-prosperity and equality, as well
as resolving global issues under the principle of respect for
universal values. And the National Assembly will positively
support these activities.
End text.
STEPHENS