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The Indian Ambassador (Pandit) to the
Secretary of State
Washington, July 17,
1950.
My Dear Mr. Secretary of State: I have the honour
to enclose text of a message for you from the Prime Minister of India. Also
enclosed is the text of Marshal Stalin’s message to the Prime Minister and
his reply thereto.
With [etc.]
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[Enclosure 1]
Text of Message From Prime Minister of India to
Hon’ble Dean Acheson, Secretary of State, United States of
America
I consider Marshal Stalin’s reply1 most encouraging. I have already explained why, in
my opinion, the apprehension that the entry of China into the Security
Council and return of Soviets may possibly lead to obstruction of
proceedings should not be allowed to stand in the way of restoring to
the Council its full representative character. Insistence on prior
fulfilment by Moscow or Peiping of conditions such as return of North
Korean forces to 38th parallel may be pleaded by both as evidence of
lack of desire of the Western Powers for a peaceful settlement. On the
other hand, if Soviets and China prove unreasonable after entry into the
Council, world opinion will hold them responsible for consequences; My
honest belief is that Moscow is seeking a way out of the present
entanglement without loss of prestige and that there is a real chance of
solving the Korean problem peacefully by enabling the Peiping Government
to enter and Soviet Union to resume its place in the Security Council
without insistence on conditions. This may be an act of faith but the
gravity of alternatives seems to justify it. In view of urgency of the
matter I shall be grateful for earliest possible answer.
With [etc.]
[Enclosure 2]
Text of Message From Marshal Stalin to Prime
Minister of India2
I welcome your peace initiative. I fully share your point of view as to
the expediency of a peaceful settlement of the Korean question through
the Security Council, the participation of the representatives of the
Five Great Powers including the People’s Government of China being
indispensible. I believe that to reach an early settlement of the Korean
question it would be expedient in the Security Council to hear
representatives of the Korean people.
With respects,
J. Stalin
Prime Minister of Soviet Union
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[Enclosure 3]
Text of Message From Prime Minister of India to
Marshal Stalin3
I am most grateful for Your Excellency’s prompt and encouraging response.
I am communicating immediately with the other governments concerned and
hope to be able to approach Your Excellency again soon.
With respects,
