811.248/679: Telegram
The Minister in Afghanistan (Engert) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 11—7:49 a.m.]
50. Regarding airplane incident. In a signed note the Minister of Foreign Affairs now states
“Although the trespass committed by an American airplane over Afghan territory has caused much concern to the Afghan Government the friendly action of the American Legation and its assurance that the trespass was not intentional have satisfied my Government and it accepts the expression of regret of the United States Government.
Trusting that all necessary precautions will be taken by American authorities concerned against the recurrence of such incidents in the future I consider the matter as closed.”
Repeated to Delhi.