635.4131/12–2149: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the SEmbassy in Argentina

confidential

783. Remorino accompanied by Juncosa and Brignoli of Arg Joint Comite del arriving Baires via Panagra Thurs Dec 22 carrying full [Page 518] Comite report.1 Report completed and signed today by Miller and Remorino. Airmailing today. Embtel 10772 Comite findings not for publication or non-governmental discussion until two Govts agree on future release. Urinfo joint report (1) stresses importance increasing Arg exports US through competitive pricing and establ permanent Arg orgs US to study markets and publicize trade (2) agrees Arg present again with current pertinent facts request US allow entry Tierra del Fuego meat (3) agreed Arg through competitive bidding might well obtain increase dol sales ERP (4) agreed US when appropriate increase strategic stockpiling Arg products (5) stressed importance private fon investments citing significant factors (6) recognized way paved for double taxation negots soon, and for exchange notes transportation COS (7) recognized significance exchange allocation commercial arrears (8) recognized need tourist publicity and relaxation measures impeding tourist travel Arg.

Acheson
  1. Not printed; the report is in decimal file 611.3531/12–1549. The text of a statement issued by the Department of State on December 15 upon conclusion of the economic talks with Argentina is printed in Department of State Bulletin, January 2, 1950, p. 31.
  2. Not printed.