684A.86/8–1551: Circular telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to Certain Diplomatic and Consular Offices 1
146. Dept requests US reps Arab states and Israel consult Fr Turk and UK colleagues with view making concerted approaches bring maximum influence bear on Govt concerned to accept PCC invitation of Aug 10 meet with Comm in Paris “to discuss solution of problems outstanding between Israel and Arab states”. Dept hopes high ranking Reps can be designated attend conf and no conditions will be placed by parties on acceptance invitation. Suggest point out that US making this approach in light its obligations as member UN and PCC and hopes conf may result in significant steps toward solution of at least some of many problems outstanding. US believes Israel and Arab states have clear duty accept invitation under their obligations to UN arising from GA Res of Dec 14, 1950 and earlier Res. Israel and Arab states thus have excellent opportunity demonstrate their expressed interest in maintenance peace and stability NE by sincere effort work with PCC toward solution various problems at issue. If questioned re agenda (Depcirtel 118, Aug 8),2 you shld state this matter [Page 837] for PCC to work out in Paris with parties, who Dept earnestly hopes will agree meet face to face.
US reps London, Paris, Ankara discuss with FonOff and request similar instrs be sent soonest UK, Fr, Turk Reps in NE states invited by PCC.
Dept hopes these approaches can be made within week’s time in manner considered most efficacious by you and colleagues. In ur discretion, officers US missions NE authorized take above line in private conversations with officials Govts to which accredited.