Sarkozy thanks CFK for 'outstanding' work in Salta double murder case

French President Nicolas Sarkozy called President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on Sunday in order to “personally thank her for the outstanding job” carried out by local authorities in the investigation of the murder of two French tourists in Salta.

“I personally wanted to thank you, and through you also the entire police and the Argentine justice for the truly outstanding job they have carried out in the case investigating the murders,” the French president told Fernández de Kirchner over the phone.

“This brings great relief and comfort to the families of the victims. So I congratulate you and thank you once more for how well they were treated there, something we very much appreciate. I wanted to do this personally, and I hope you will extend my personal appreciation to the Argentine Justice system, all judges and police officers involved,” Sarkozy added. 

Fernández de Kirchner replied that she appreciated his call, and explained that the investigation was the result of thorough coordination between national and provincial authorities. “I appreciate your words and I will convey your message to all officials involved in the case,” she told him.

Sarkozy ended the call by assuring he was “very happy” to talk to her personally, adding he was “glad to know they would both soon be meeting at Cannes” for the G20 summit in November.