Office of the Historian

890D.01/9–1749: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Legation in Syria

confidential
priority
Washington, September 17, 1949—5 p. m.

421. Deptel 413.1 Fol is suggested text note you will be instructed to deliver when Pres auth received recognize Syrian Govt:

“Pursuant to instructions from the United States Government, the Legation of the United States of America has the honor to acknowledge [Page 1635] the note from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated August 16, 1949, informing it of the establishment of a new Syrian Government under the Premiership of His Excellency Hashim al-Atassi.

The United States Government relies upon the assurances given to it by the Syrian Govt that Syria intends to honor its internatl obligations, and trusts that the friendly relations between our two nations will be continued. The promulgation on Sept 11, 1949 of a new electoral law reflecting the Syrian Govt’s intention to hold elections and form a constitutional govt has also been noted.

The Leg takes this occasion to assure the Ministry of its highest consideration.”

If you wish recommend changes tele Dept immed. Full text will be issued as press release on date recognition.

Acheson
  1. Dated September 15, not printed.↩