329. Letter From President Carter to St. Vincentian Prime Minister Cato1
The American people join me in sending best wishes to you and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the occasion of your independence. On this happy occasion, I take the opportunity to inform you of the extension of United States Government recognition. I hope that, with your agreement, diplomatic relations can now be established between our two countries.
Our mutual regard for economic progress, human rights and democratic government provides the foundation for friendship between our two peoples. I am confident that relations between our two governments will be close and friendly.
The Government and the people of the United States share your aspirations and concern for the welfare of the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We look forward to working together with you in your efforts to achieve that goal and to contributing to peace and prosperity for men and women everywhere.
Sincerely,
- Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Brzezinski Office File, Country Chron, Box 28, Latin America, 10/79. No classification marking.↩