740.00119 Council/10–346: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Secretary of State, at Paris
5280. Secdel 1043. For the Secretary. Following summary remarks exchanged Oct 1 when new Rumanian Minister Mihail Ralea presented letters credence President Truman. Ralea expressed joy at resumption diplomatic relations and stated that since mass Rumanian people Aug 23, 1944 threw off Nazi yoke and joined Allied Powers in fight against Germany Rumania had “proceeded to purification of political life within the country” by casting out old [Page 635] regime and instituting democratic reforms. “Since then Rumania has honestly lived up to her armistice obligations, has maintained perfect political and economic order in southeastern Europe”. Today he asserted Rumania is regenerated country desirous collaborating in peace of world, and his coming US signifies beginning new life.
In reply President Truman expressed pleasure at resumption relations and stated that US people and Govt have followed with special interest developments in Rumania since Aug 23 1944. “Throughout subsequent armistice period, in conformity with Yalta and other Allied agreements, govt of US has endeavored to assist cooperatively in reestablishment of an independent Rumania under a government broadly and genuinely representative of will of its people. To this end, US Govt was gratified to receive the assurance of Rum Govt that the forthcoming elections in Rum would be free and fair. This assurance provided a basis for recognition by US. Govt and people of US will have continuing interest in developments affecting Rumania and continuing desire for creation of those conditions which will permit Rumania to participate fully as a free member of United Nations.”