784A.5 MSP/12–751
The Ambassador of Israel (Eban) to the Acting Secretary of State
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note dated December 7, 1951 referring to current negotiations between representatives of the Government of the United States and representatives of the Government of Israel looking to the conclusion of an agreement for a program of economic assistance and technical cooperation, and the relief and resettlement of refugees, as authorized in the United States Mutual Security Act of 1951.
I have the honor to confirm that the principles and procedures which you enumerate in your note of December 7, 1951 are those on which our two governments have reached agreement, and that the aforementioned note contains an accurate understanding of our two governments in this matter.
The Government of Israel wishes to assure the Government of the United States of America that it agrees to join with the Government [Page 958] of the United States in promoting international understanding and good-will and in maintaining world peace and to undertake such action as they mutually agree upon to alleviate the causes for international tension.
I have the honor to confirm that your note and this reply may constitute an interim agreement between our two governments on this subject.
Accept [etc.]