Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, Volume V, Part 1

890F.7962/12–1848: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Legation in Saudi Arabia

top secret

Washington, December 30, 1948—4 p. m.

482. Depts State and Natl Defense gratified progress re renewal Dhahran Air Base Agreement reported Legtels 647, 648, 649, 651 Dec 18 and 655 Dec 20, particularly willingness SAG consider problem renewal separately larger defense needs.

Re Legtel 666, Dec 29,¹ discussions here center on question whether adequate funds will be granted by Congress if Dhahran Air Base Agreement on year-by-year basis only. Dept hopes send you reply Legtel 648 Dec 18 in about ten days.

Lovett

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