Cowen sends congratulations to president-elect Obama

The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has sent his congratulations to Barack Obama following the Illinois Senator's victory in the US presidential election.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008 - 07:57

The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has sent his congratulations to Barack Obama following the Illinois Senator's victory in the US presidential election.

Mr Cowen says he is looking forward to working with Mr Obama on issues of mutual interest to Ireland and to building on the existing deep and cherished ties between the two countries.

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