US embassy cable - 04MAPUTO1623

UNCLAS MAPUTO 001623 
 
SIPDIS 
SENSITIVE 
FOR AF/S:HTREGER, AF/PD:RHARPER 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV, PREL, OPRC, MZ, Elections 04 
SUBJECT: MOZAMBICAN GENERAL ELECTIONS: DRAFT USG STATEMENT 
 
 
Sensitive but Unclassified - Deliberative Process. Handle 
Accordingly. 
 
1. (U) Embassy provides below for the Department's approval a 
draft USG statement for use once the results of Mozambique's 
December 1-2 presidential and legislative elections are 
announced by the National Elections Commission (CNE). We 
expect the results to be announced on or soon after the 
December 17 deadline. Post will inform the Department by 
cable of the announcement. Issuance of the statement as soon 
as possible after the results are announced would maximize 
its impact. 
 
2. (SBU) Begin draft statement text: 
The United States congratulates President-elect Armando 
Emilio Guebuza and all new and returning members of the 
Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique on their selection in 
the presidential and parliamentary elections of December 1 
and 2, 2004. We commend the more than 60,000 polling station 
workers in towns and villages around the country, who by 
performing their duties with great dedication and competence 
exhibited the strong commitment of the Mozambican people to 
the democratic process. We urge the authorities to 
investigate all allegations of irregularities and take action 
against those responsible for any violations of law. 
The United States salutes President Chissano for stepping 
aside so that others may come forward, after his accomplished 
stewardship as the nation's leader. In this spirit, we urge 
all Mozambicans to join hands and work for the good of the 
country. 
We look forward to working with President-elect Guebuza and 
members of his government in helping combat the terrible 
scourge of HIV/AIDS and in promoting the development of 
Mozambique. 
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