76. Telegram From the Embassy in Jordan to the Department of State1
214. Geneva for Secretary. Re: Department’s circular telegram 290.2 Available information indicates Jordan presently would not join Turco-Iraqi pact even if pressed. She is not, however, completely unsympathetic. HKJ has informed Turkish Ambassador it has no thought joining Syrian-Egyptian axis. There are indications some HKJ resistance to Turks because supposed support of France on North Africa. Believe this will straighten out and I have taken quiet steps with Turkish Ministry remove misconceptions.
In view of changed [charged?] public opinion here and rising Russian strength and popularity growing out of Egyptian arms deal, believe our purpose of obtaining Jordan agreement on boundaries with Israel presently unattainable. This need not deter effort redress broader situation, and viewed from here believe build-up for Turco-Iraqi pact desirable. Suggest possibility usefulness President Bayar outlining advantage HKJ adherence without pressure, consciously laying groundwork for subsequent discussions.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 780.5/11–155. Secret. Repeated to Ankara, Baghdad, Beirut, Damascus, London, and Geneva.↩
- Circular telegram 290, October 31, repeated the text of Tosec 81, supra, and Dulte 31 (see footnote 2, supra).↩