857D.20/12–3048: Telegram
The Ambassador in Denmark (Marvel) to the Secretary of State
1110. Deptel 768, December 28. Foreign Minister tells me no meeting of three Nordic Prime Ministers plus Icelandic Prime Minister would be held, stating any such report might be based on customary meeting held before UN sessions and such is tentatively set for February. He then told me Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers of three Nordic countries will meet at place not yet selected but not until middle January prior to conclusion present Nordic talks to discuss views regarding North Atlantic Pact. He stated Swedes realizing more and more risk of being cut off from trade and military assistance from West and he hoped if invitation to North Atlantic Pact forthcoming it would be extended to Sweden at same time as to Denmark and Norway. He again added hope that no such invitation would come until Nordic talks completed. When I ventured view that Swedes might attempt to prolong present talks and prevent decision being made by February, Rasmussen was most emphatic in statement that definite decision would be made by February. He furthermore expressed desirability from Danish viewpoint for Denmark to participate in North Atlantic talks before pact is finalized.
Based on above and from recent conversations with numerous politicians, I repeat my opinion no invitation should be extended to Denmark either to join pact or join in talks as observer or otherwise as to terms thereof prior to but that such invitation including participation in discussion of terms should follow promptly conclusion Nordic talks.
Sent Department; pouched Stockholm, Oslo.