774.5 MSP/8–554: Telegram
No. 1354
The Ambassador in Egypt (Caffery) to the
Department of State
167. Although we have in no way encouraged Egyptians to expect huge aid either economic or military they very definitely do expect considerable aid. They have particularly in mind following statement in President Eisenhower’s letter to Naguib:1
“As part of an over-all solution, I am prepared to see firm commitments entered into between our governments to assist you in your plans for Egypt’s economic development and in the strengthening of your armed forces to discharge their increased responsibilities.”
Fawzi took occasion to emphasize to me yesterday that whereas they would welcome any aid British might care to give, they wanted it definitely understood that it is our aid they are counting [Page 2295] on, and that they assume that any aid British might give would be in addition to our substantial aid.
- The President’s letter was transmitted in telegram 69 to Cairo, Document 1206.↩