Sentence examples for statement of congratulations from inspiring English sources

Mr. Sarkozy's office never issued a statement of congratulations, leaving that to the Foreign Ministry.

It brought a quick statement of congratulations from President Barack Obama, who last year professed having "evolved" to becoming a supporter of gay marriage.

While the UK prime minister, Theresa May, issued a more formulaic statement of congratulations, François Hollande's reaction was as guarded as Merkel's.

The Obama administration, meanwhile, issued a statement of congratulations to Mr. Ma, saying "Cross-strait peace, stability and improved relations, in an environment free from intimidation, are of profound importance to the United States".

Last Friday the team appeared on the popular TV programme The Late, Late Show and over the coming weeks are due to take up an invitation to Stormont Castle in Belfast as guests of Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness, who issued a joint statement of congratulations.

Foreign Minister Eugene Chien submitted his resignation, saying it was partly to take responsibility for a "dereliction of duty" by his ministry involving the premature release of an American statement of congratulations on President Chen Shui-bian's re-election in a disputed vote.

China has been leaning on European leaders to refrain from the usual statements of congratulations and to stay away from the awards ceremony.

As President Milosevic acknowledged the election of Mr. Kostunica to succeed him, Belgrade was aswarm with official statements of congratulations and concern.

Statements of congratulations will convey acceptance, which is very important to the new parents.

Since the October announcement of the Nobel award, the United States and other governments have urged China to free Mr. Liu, while some governments, including some Western democracies, have pointedly limited their statements to congratulations without calling for his release.

We received letters of congratulations, flowers, balloons.