Office of the Historian

320/9–2453: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in Turkey

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Washington, September 24, 1953—5:01 p.m.

325. Sarper has informed our UNGA Delegation that, in view of disclosure yesterday of Philippine candidacy for SC seat sought by Turkey, he has cabled Ankara asking authority to announce at appropriate time that Turkey will resign its ECOSOC seat if elected to SC.

If you are approached by FonOff, you may confirm that we think such action would be helpful to Turkish SC candidacy.

Smith