LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM MIZENGO PETER PINDA,

UNCLAS DAR ES SALAAM 000181 DEPT FOR S/ES-CR, S/ES-O, AND AF/E JTREADWELL E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OPDC PREL TZ SUBJECT: LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM MIZENGO PETER PINDA, PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, TO PRESIDENT OBAMA. ¶1. The Embassy received the following Diplomatic Note (AB 85/710/01/156) and attached letter from Prime Minister Mizengo Peter Pinda from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: ¶2. Begin text: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of the United Republic of Tanzania presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honor to request the esteemed Embassy to forward the letter of appreciation herewith enclosed, from Rt. Hon. Mizengo Peter Pinda (MP),Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania to H.E. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of the United Republic of Tanzania avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration. The message is as follows: H.E. Barack Obama, President, The White House, Washington, DC. United States of America Excellency, I thank you, Mr. President, the First Lady-Michelle Obama and your two Daughters for the Season's Greetings Card. On my own behalf, and on behalf of my Wife-Tunu Pinda and the whole family, let me take this opportunity to wish you, Michelle and your entire Family Happy and Prosperous New Year ¶2010. May Peace, Love and Prosperity follow you always throughout the year. I want also to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania to thank you in person, the Government and the People of the United States of America for your continued support to Tanzania. I assure you that Tanzania will continue to work with United States of America to make sure that the World becomes a better place for living. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. Mizengo P. Pinda (MP) Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania End text. ¶3. Post forwarded the original letter via unclassified pouch to S/ES-CR. ANDRE