151. National Security Action Memorandum No. 2320
Washington,
April 5,
1963.
MEMORANDUM FOR
- The Secretary of State
- The Secretary of Defense
- The Administrator, Agency for International Development
SUBJECT
- Follow-up on King Hassan’s Visit
The President was pleased by the careful preparations for King Hassan’s visit but wants to be sure we tie up loose ends with equal care. He would like a report by 3 May from the Secretary of State in coordination with the Department of Defense and AID covering the following points:
- 1.
- How will we set up the military training program at Kenitra and what is the timetable for negotiating with the Moroccans?
- 2.
- How can we help the Moroccans plan suitable projects for the development loans we have promised?
- 3.
- How can we best fulfill our commitment to help the Moroccans convert the air bases at Sidi Slimane and Ben Guerir and prevent the conversion from dragging on unduly?
- 4.
- What is the timetable for converting Nouasseur to a civil airport? What steps remain to be taken?
- 5.
- How can we keep disposal of property on the air bases from becoming a serious irritant in US-Moroccan relations?
- 6.
- How can we build on the good feeling generated by the visit?
The President is also concerned that we take special pains to safeguard agreements reached on the future of our facilities at Kenitra. Unauthorized revelation to the press could seriously damage our relations with the King and the usefulness of these facilities.
McGeorge
Bundy
- Source: Department of State, S/S-NSC Files: Lot 72 D 316, NSAM 232. Secret. A copy was sent to Kermit Gordon.↩