845.002/9–2048: Telegram
The Chargé in India ( Donovan ) to the Secretary of State
863. Bajpai during course of conversation today asked how long the Secretary would be in Paris.1 I told him Embassy had no definite information that point. Bajpai then said that “since the Prime Minister would not be able to visit the US for some time” the Prime Minister hoped it might be possible to see the Secretary in Paris.
Nehru plans leave Delhi October 5 for London and leave London for Paris October 25.
[Page 515]I did not comment on question Nehru visiting US but did say I felt sure Secretary would welcome opportunity meeting Nehru Paris.
Bajpai said no definite appointment could be made this time as many factors might affect Prune Minister’s plans but it was clear from his remarks that Prime Minister is desirous meeting Secretary in Paris.
Embassy strongly recommends possibility this meeting be kept secret as Indian press might then begin speculating upon part such meeting might play in Indo-American relations vis-à-vis Russia.
Embassy requests reply soon as possible.
- Secretary Marshall was leading the American delegation to the Third Session of the United Nations General Assembly which met in Paris between September 21 and December 12, 1948.↩