711.45C/9–1947: Telegram
The Consul General at Rangoon (Packer) to the Secretary of State
immediate
786. I am releasing following statement to press for publication Rangoon morning 20th (verbatim text).
“Earl L. Packer, American Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, today issued the following statement:
‘The establishment of diplomatic relations and the exchange of diplomatic representatives between the United States and Burma is a milestone in the development of relations between the two countries, signifying American recognition of Burma’s changing political status.
The Government of the United States is deeply interested in developments in Burma and west coast Asia and looks forward to Burma’s early emergence into full and independent statehood, with resulting possibilities for international collaboration in a peaceful world.
The United States Government is hopeful that cultural and economic relations between Burma and the United States may develop to the mutual benefit of both countries.’”8
- Mr. Packer’s next telegram was numbered 1, September 19, 5:10 a.m., beginning a new series; it reported establishment of the Embassy on September 19, with himself in charge. Telegram 2, September 19, 10 a.m., indicated that the Consulate General had ceased to exist, but a consular section had been set up in the Embassy. In telegram 3, the same day, Mr. Packer reported that the Government of Burma would grant immediate agrément to appointment of a U.S. ambassador. (124.45C/9–1947)↩