Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Near East and Africa, Volume VIII

890D.01/10–2545: Telegram

The Chargé in Syria (Porter) to the Secretary of State

Damascus, October 25, 1945.
[Received October 25—4:20 p.m.]

74. At press conference yesterday Premier stated: “Reestablishment of our relations with France conditional upon three points: first, the withdrawal of troops; second, transfer to us of remaining powers and attributes; third, settlement question diplomatic representation on normal basis.” Explaining last point Premier said Syria could not tolerate presence of French Delegate General and that French, like other powers, should be represented here by Minister.

Porter