Letter from Elie Wiesel to Nicolas Sarkozy declining an invitation

In a letter dated February 12, 1990, Elie Wiesel, on behalf of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, writes to Vaclav Havel, President of Czechoslovakia. Wiesel expresses deep concern over the global resurgence of ethnic, religious, and national hatreds, which temper the joy of recent political changes in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. He announces an international conference titled "The Anatomy of Hate: Resolving Conflict Through Dialogue and Democracy," which his foundation is co-convening with the Norwegian Nobel Peace Committee and the University of Oslo. The conference is scheduled for August 26-29, 1990, in Oslo, and will be sponsored by the Norwegian government. Wiesel extends a formal invitation to President Havel to participate, highlighting his unique perspective and stating that his presence is crucial for the meeting's success. He notes that fifty prominent global figures are being invited and that French President François Mitterrand has already confirmed his attendance. The letter concludes by mentioning an enclosed description of the conference and expressing hope for a positive response.

This letter, addressed to Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the National Security Adviser at The White House, expresses the author's pleasure in having attended a Remembrance ceremony where Dr. Rice spoke and having had a brief conversation with her. The author indicates a strong desire to meet again to discuss issues of common interest. However, recognizing Dr. Rice's extremely busy schedule, the author declines to take up the half-hour offered by Dr. Rice's office, hoping for future opportunities to connect. The letter concludes with warm wishes for Dr. Rice's continued success.

This letter, dated August 23, 2000, is from Elie Wiesel, President of the Universal Academy of Culture, to President Vaclav Havel. Wiesel expresses his pleasure that Havel has agreed to accept the Academy's First Grand Prize. The letter discusses finding suitable dates for Havel's acceptance in Paris, suggesting October 23-26. It mentions Olda Cerny's helpfulness in this regard and notes a planned meeting between Wiesel and Havel in New York on September 7th. Wiesel concludes by sending warm wishes from himself and Marion.

Adrian Vierita, the Ambassador of Romania, writes to Professor Wiesel on December 4, 2009, expressing his honor and pleasure in meeting him recently in New York, alongside Radu Ioanid. Vierita conveys his enjoyment of their "enlightening and warm conversation" and states that the issues discussed were of great personal and professional interest to him. He expresses appreciation for Wiesel sharing his in-depth knowledge during their meeting. The letter concludes with an assurance of highest consideration and warmest thoughts.

This letter, dated August 17, 1989, is from Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister, to Mr. Elie Wiesel. Bhutto recalls their meeting in Paris during the French Bicentennial celebrations in July. She expresses gratitude to Wiesel for sending her a copy of his book, "Night/Dawn/Day," and states her anticipation of reading it. The letter conveys goodwill and closes with best wishes.