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| Identifier: | 05ALGIERS1590 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 05ALGIERS1590 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Algiers |
| Created: | 2005-08-01 16:48:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY |
| Tags: | PREL AG MO Algeria |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS ALGIERS 001590 SIPDIS SENSITIVE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL, AG, MO, Algeria-Morocco Relations SUBJECT: BOUTEFLIKA CONGRATULATES KING MOHAMMED 1. The Algerian media reported July 31 the text of President Bouteflika's July 30 message to Moroccan King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the Throne Day holiday. Bouteflika expressed "his warmest congratulations and dearest wishes" to the king, praying that God protect him and grant him health and happiness. Bouteflika similarly wished Morocco prosperity and well-being under the king's leadership. The message went on to reiterate Bouteflika's determination to "strengthen solidarity and promote cooperation" between Algeria and Morocco and to build relations "based on the historic ties that unite the two peoples and mutual respect." 2. (SBU) Comment: We note that Bouteflika's warm message echoed similar sentiments expressed by King Mohammed in his congratulatory message on the occasion of Algerian national day July 5, but it contrasted sharply with harsh comments reportedly expressed by the king in his Throne Day speech to his own people. At least two GOA ministers and a number of senior MFA officials and parliamentarians attended the Moroccan national day reception hosted by Ambassador Benryane in Algiers July 30. Benryane's garden wall featured a large photo of Bouteflika and King Mohammed embracing during the Algiers Arab summit last March. Algerian guests at the reception commented to us that Algerians and Moroccans get along extremely well, even if their governments do not. ERDMAN
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