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Congratulatory messages for incoming and outgoing Presidents

Queen Elizabeth II sends messages of congratulation to incoming and outgoing Presidents of Ethiopia

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Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II sends congratulatory messages to incoming President Dr Mulatu Teshome, and outgoing President, Ato Girma Woldegiorgis.

Message to incoming President Dr Mulatu Teshome:

“I send my congratulations on your election as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. My Government and I look forward to continuing the close cooperation and excellent relations between our two countries. I send you and the people of Ethiopia my best wishes for the future. Elizabeth R.”

Message to outgoing President Ato Girma Woldegiorgis:

“I send my congratulations on the successful completion of your final term as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. I welcome the close relations you have maintained with the UK and I send you my best wishes for the future. Elizabeth R.”

Published 17 October 2013