BULGARIA: FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BND CHAIRPERSON

UNCLAS STATE 006569 E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL BU SUBJECT: BULGARIA: FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BND CHAIRPERSON NIKOLAY SVINAROV ¶1. Please deliver the following message from President Obama to Bulgarian New Democracy Chairperson Nikolay Svinarov. The White House does not plan to release the text of the message but has no objection if the Government of Bulgaria or recipient wishes to do so. There will be no signed original. ¶2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Svinarov: Thank you for your congratulations on my election as President of the United States. Your thoughtful message is much appreciated. We face a range of challenges that I believe we can best confront together. But we also have tremendous opportunities that, if addressed effectively, can advance our alliance's goals. As we begin to work together, I am mindful of the fundamental importance of our relationship. I am confident that we can work together in a spirit of peace and friendship to build a more secure world during the next four years. I look forward to working with you in that effort and in promoting good relations between our countries. Sincerely, Barack Obama End Text. ¶3. CLINTON