Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Asia and the Pacific, Volume VI, Part 2

689.90D/9–1051: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Afghanistan

confidential

Washington, September 27, 1951—2 p. m.

119. Re Embtel 139, Sep 10.¹ Assuming Aide-Mémoire official GOA position re Pak counterproposal Emb in its discretion shld point out to FonOff:

1. It wld appear from Aide-Mémoire that US Nov 6 proposal can no longer usefully serve as basis for improving Afghan Pak relations as both govts concerned have found it impossible agree on all four points US approach.

2. Both govts however appear have reached agreement on first three points Nov 6 approach thus encouraging US hope that they may pursue further bilateral negotiations (such as Shah talks) leading to better understanding between them.

3. As it appears Shah talks thoroughly explored possibility of agreement on terms of Nov 6 approach, it wld seem unnecessary for US Govt transmit any further communication from GOA to GOP this regard.

4. Consequently US Govt considers further discussion Nov 6 approach wld serve no useful purpose and considers this approach at an end.

5. At same time US sincerely hopes both govts will be able take bilaterally effective measures lessen existing tensions.

Report GOA reactions soonest.

Acheson

1. Not printed, but see editorial note, supra.