689.90D/11–1551: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in Pakistan
495. Dept willing believe there may be growing Afghan realization dangerous potentialities continuation Pushtoonistan campaign, and increasing GOA inclination reach solution. In view fact Pushtoonistan propaganda situation orig created by GOA, Dept does not believe incumbent Pak make concessions as such, but it wld be highly desirable if GOP cld react conciliatory manner toward any GOA proposals promising relieve tension and approach solution. Karachi tel 525 Nov 15 (44 to Kabul) suggests GOP willingness to go along with GOA on phased program, but it is possible to deduce from Hussain’s remarks (Karachi 524 Nov 15, 43 to Kabul) GOP may be preparing to renew strong anti-Afghan propaganda campaign.
Dept requests Emb Karachi’s views without outside discussion re fol:
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- Actg GOP FonMin purpose informing you along lines urtel 524.
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- Importance GOP may attach to talks with Majid.
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- Possibility Pak Govt willingness scale down propaganda and exchange Ambs (urtel 525) leaving matters of agenda and publicity for later settlement.
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- Info Emb may have re Majid’s possible reaction new prospects agreement on basis his talks with Hussain.
Emb Kabul only:
Re 1 above: comment on substance Karachi tel 524.
Re 2: any indication extent Majid authorized or instructed approach GOP this line.
Re 3: Estimate GOA willingness go along with phased program.
Info re Majid’s itinerary.