862.00/2–2648
The Soviet Ambassador (Panyushkin) to the Secretary of State 1
No. 39
Sir: Upon instructions from the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics I have the honor to communicate to you the following:
On February 23 of this year the Governments of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia informed the Soviet Government of the conference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia, which took place in Praha on February 17 and 18, and of the declaration which was adopted at that conference.2
As is well known, the Governments of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia expressed in this declaration their concern over the fact that the development of events in Germany is taking a course contrary to the principles of the Yalta and Potsdam decisions, which provide for the eradication of German militarism and Nazism and for the taking [Page 344] of all necessary measures in order that Germany may never again threaten her neighbors or the preservation of peace.
In connection with the request of the Governments of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia, addressed to the Governments of the four Powers occupying Germany, that consideration be given to their declaration adopted at the conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Praha, the Soviet Government has informed the Governments of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia that it shares their position as stated in the said declaration, and feels that satisfaction should be given to the wishes of the Governments of the said states concerning consultation between the Powers occupying Germany and the Governments of other United Nations on the German question, which consultation was provided for by the declaration of the Governments of the U.S.S.R., Great Britain, the U.S.A. and France on June 5, 1945. Moreover, it is impossible not to recognize the fact that Poland, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia are states which are particularly interested in some solution of the German problem that would be in the interest of the peace and security of nations.
Accept [etc.]
- Similar notes were addressed to the
United Kingdom and French Governments.
In a note dated March 2, not printed, Under Secretary of State Lovett acknowledged this note and transmitted to Ambassador Panyushkin a copy of his note of March 2 to Ambassador Kosanović (p. 345) (862.00/2–2648).
↩ - Regarding the Praha Declaration, see footnote 1 to telegram 158, February 18, from Praha, p. 339.↩