Foreign Relations of the United States, 1950, Central and Eastern Europe; The Soviet Union, Volume IV

768.11/6–2050: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Yugoslavia

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Washington, June 21, 1950—7 p. m.

490. Ur 782, June 20.¹ In course talk with Tito in ur discretion you may find occasion repeat gen remarks re indispensable role Amer public plays in implementation US fon policy. You also might be able to state view that it is in Yugo interest and those of Western neighbors to see steady improvement their relations (see Deptel 382 May 15²)

With regard to Greece, it may be possible to mention as in Yugo-Grk interest that they proceed on practical basis toward broader official, and econ relations and impression this can best be achieved through confining matters to constructive steps such as reopening railroad link, natural trade relations and settlement of Grk children question, and avoidance raising subj such as Slav minority in Greece which can only embitter opinion on both sides.

If conversation ranges to question of Trieste, you may be guided by Deptel 482, June 20.³ Further, you may find it expedient to express hope there will be avoidance of acts creating abroad impression of restrictive policies which can be exploited by those antagonistic to Yugo-Ital rapprochement.

Acheson

1. Not printed; it reported that Ambassador Allen was to have a meeting with Marshal Tito lust prior to the latter’s departure for vacation (768.11/6–2050).
2. Ante, p. 1416.
3. Not printed.