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Memorandum of Conversation, by Mr. Howard Meyers of the Office of United Nations Political and Security Affairs

confidential

Participants: Jonkheer O. Reuchlin, Chargé d’Affaires—Netherlands
Baron C. W. Van Bootzelaer, Second Secretary—Embassy
UNA: Mr. Hickerson
WE: Mr. Winfree
PSA: Mr. Coerr
UNP: Mr. Stein, Mr. Meyers

1.
After delivering the Department’s oral answer to a Netherlands Government Note and oral request involving U.S. action in various Indonesian problems, Mr. Hickerson told Jonkheer Reuchlin that he would use the opportunity to speak to Mr. Reuchlin on another matter. Mr. Hickerson said that, in view of the fact that the Danish problem had been solved (by withdrawal of their candidacy), the United States Government would be delighted to support the Netherlands Government for membership on the Security Council.
2.
Jonkheer Reuchlin expressed his gratitude for this information.