501.BC Kashmir/10–2048: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Delegation at the United Nations General Assembly, at Paris
Gadel 267. If Secy’s plans permit, Dept feels his returning Nehru’s call would be greatly appreciated by India (re Delga 4061) and might serve further purpose discussion Kashmir problem.
Dept has in mind this primarily courtesy call. However, if no conversations held Nehru-Liaquat London today, there appears be little [Page 433] prospect progress settlement Kashmir problem without further prolonged debate SC. Suggest therefore that Secy might wish take advantage any opening in conversation to seek draw Nehru out on any specific suggestions or thinking GOI re terms settlement. If situation presents itself, Secy might state US view that SC Res Apr 21 re plebiscite represents generally equitable approach and that acceptance GOI and GOP general lines Part B this Res as basis negotiation agreement plebiscite terms would be constructive contribution settlement.
Suggestions for Marshall–Liaquat conversation will follow. If Nehru call returned, Dept considers similar courtesy Liaquat desirable, purpose inter alia avoid any impression partiality toward either India or Pakistan.
USGADel rpt Geneva for Huddle’s info.
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