US embassy cable - 04MANAMA872

UNCLAS MANAMA 000872 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP 
CAIRO FOR STEVE BONDY 
LONDON FOR ETHAN GOLDRICH 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: IZ, PREL, BA 
SUBJECT: GOB'S PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE INTERIM IRAQI 
GOVERNMENT 
 
REF: SECSTATE 121718 
 
1. SUMMARY:  The newly elected Iraqi President received 
public congratulatory cables from the highest levels of the 
GOB. END SUMMARY. 
 
2.  (U)  His Majesty King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa sent a 
cable of congratulations on June 2 to His Excellency 
President Ghazi Ajeel Al Yawar to mark his selection.  The 
King wished him success in his capacity as the new president 
of Iraq in achieving the Iraqi people,s aspirations of peace 
and stability.  His Majesty stressed the Kingdom of 
Bahrain,s devotion to strengthening relations and 
cooperation between the two countries.  He also expressed 
hope that Iraq, along with its fellow Arab states, continues 
its role in serving the cause of the Arab and Islamic nation 
and fostering friendly relations with neighboring countries. 
 
3.  (U)  Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa 
and Crown Prince and Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain 
Defense Force (BDF) Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also 
sent similar cables on June 2 wishing the Iraqi president a 
new era of peace, stability, prosperity and strong ties with 
the Kingdom and other countries of the region.  The Prime 
Minister also sent a cable of good wishes congratulating Dr. 
Eyad Alawi on his election to Prime Minister of Iraq, wishing 
him success and prosperity. 
WILLIAMSON