795.00/6–2950: Telegram
The Ambassador in India (Henderson) to the Secretary of State
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[Received June 29, 1950—1:22 p. m.]
971. I talked with Nehru this morning for over an hour for most part re Korea and SC matters. His attitude was exceptionally friendly and understanding. Telegram follows giving various details of our [Page 231] conversation. I shall limit this telegram to summary of what at conclusion of conversation he told me I could inform my government.
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- GOI considers that action of Northern Korean forces in invading ROK was clearly aggression and it fully approves action its representatives in supporting resolution of June 26 [25].
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- GOI considers that resolution June 27 is natural corollary to resolution of June 26 [25], It regrets, however, that this resolution was passed in such haste that it was not possible for its representatives in SC to obtain instructions from his government with regard to substance resolution or with regard to what its attitude should be. Nevertheless it understands circumstances responsible for such haste.
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- GOI will issue announcement in near future re its attitude towards resolution of June 27. It does not wish do so, however, until as matter of courtesy it has notified in advance governments of Burma and Indonesia of its intentions. India’s relations with Burma and Indonesia are exceptionally close and they will both be affected by any action which GOI takes in this matter.
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- Statement of President Truman introducing Formosa, Philippines and Indochina into picture has somewhat complicated situation both externally and internally so far as GOI is concerned. Nevertheless he believes that it will be possible to make a decision limited to issues at stake—issues before SC itself.
I gained impression from tenor Prime Minister’s remarks that he is personally convinced that GOI must support resolution June 27 but that he is not in position make any statement this effect prior another Cabinet meeting on subject which will probably take place some time today.