Editorial Note
On November 9, Bonbright handed a note to Yugoslav Ambassador Popović which formally notified the Yugoslav Government that [Page 1863] “the Government of the United States of America has given careful consideration to Yugoslavia’s needs in the light of the situation created by present international tensions and now wishes to inform you of its desire to furnish your Government with equipment, materials, services and other assistance to help meet these needs.” (768.5/6–2851) To implement this program, President Tito and Ambassador Allen signed a bilateral military assistance agreement in Belgrade on November 14 which resulted from negotiations covering a period of over three months. For text of this agreement, see Department of State Bulletin, November 26, 1951, pages 863–864; 2 UST 2254; TIAS 2349; or 174 UNTS 201.