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Viewing cable 04MANAMA1454, MESSAGE FROM THE KING TO PRESIDENT BUSH ON FTA

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
04MANAMA1454 2004-09-21 11:58 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Manama
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS MANAMA 001454 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR S/ES-CR AND NEA/ARPI 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OPDC PREL AMGT BA
SUBJECT: MESSAGE FROM THE KING TO PRESIDENT BUSH ON FTA 
 
ΒΆ1.  (U) On September 15, 2004, post received a diplomatic 
note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs covering a telegram 
from King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa to  President Bush on the 
signing of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement. Original 
document is being sent by pouch to the desk. 
 
Begin text of telegram: 
 
14th September, 2004 
 
Dear Mr. Bush, 
 
I am most pleased to note the signing of the Free Trade 
Agreement between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United 
States of America, another significant step forward in the 
development of the friendly and historic partnership between 
our two countries. 
 
The signing of this Agreement is a positive and clear outcome 
of transparency and cooperation on the road to peace, 
stability and further economic development. 
 
We are confident that this Agreement will be (sic) additional 
far reaching benefits to our two countries and peoples. 
 
May I reiterate, Mr. President, my great pleasure and send 
you my sincere congratulations on this historic occasion, 
with my warmest personal regards and best wishes to you and 
your family, and the people of the United States. 
 
Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa 
King of Bahrain 
 
End text of telegram. 
MONROE