From Minister Celso Amorim to Secretary Hillary Clinton

Message from Minister Celso Amorim to the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Hillary Clinton

Minister Celso Amorim sent, on January 21, the following message of congratulations to the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Hillary Clinton:

“Her Excellency
Mrs. Hillary Clinton
Secretary of State of the United States of America

I am most pleased to congratulate you upon taking office as Secretary of State, while offering my warm wishes for your success at this juncture when the profound transformations in the international system make diplomacy and dialogue even more crucial.

I share the confidence that you have demonstrated, time and time again, in strengthening multilateralism and building consensus, both of which are essential tools for achieving the goal of establishing an international order that is more balanced, inclusive and fair.

You take office at a particularly auspicious time in the relationship between Brazil and the United States. I am certain that we will work together to create new opportunities for bilateral partnership and for strengthening the friendship that unites our two peoples.

I reiterate my wish to have an early opportunity to congratulate you in person and to begin our joint endeavors at a mutually convenient date.

Warm regards,

Celso Amorim
Minister of Foreign Relations.”

From the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations site.