Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, The Geneva Conference, Volume XVI

Conference files, lot 60 D 627, CF 242: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States Delegation¹

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Washington, May 27, 1954—6:51 p.m.

Tedul 136. Re Tedul 131.² Assume you will inform Prince Wan and Garcia soonest re decision on five-power talks; Associated States will also be informed at Geneva; UK will inform India, Pakistan, Burma, Ceylon, and Indonesia. We will also inform other appropriate Asian countries here prior to announcement. See no objection your informing ROK representative Geneva if you desire.

Dulles

1. Drafted by MacArthur.
2. Dated May 27, p. 940.