811.20 Defense(M)Colombia/524: Telegram

The Ambassador in Colombia (Lane) to the Secretary of State

265. Reference my No. 150, January 23, 11 a.m. President Lόpez informed me today that he has instructed the Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs to proceed with negotiation of exchange of notes covering strategic materials other than rubber. Am seeing Gonzalez Fernández tomorrow and trust that conversations will continue promptly.

Lane