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The Mission at the United Nations to the Department of State
Delga 37. Re Council elections.
Security Council.
Our latest count re Greek seat is as follows:
For Turkey: 35 (Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Greece, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Thailand) apparently committed for first ballot only (Turkey, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Yugoslavia).
Probably for Turkey, Israel, Paraguay, Uruguay, Pakistan.
For Philippines: Two (in addition Philippines, probably Liberia).
For Poland: 6 (in addition 5 Soviets, Sweden).
Probably for Poland: 3 (Burma, India, Indonesia).
2. Economic and Social Council.
As Department aware, Afghanistan and Indonesia are now only candidates for Philippine seat (Pakistan is candidate for Turkish seat, and Philippines has formally withdrawn its candidacy). Understanding reached Asian-African caucus is that each member free vote as it [Page 508] wishes for first couple ballots, but subsequent ballots whole group will support candidate which secures largest number votes.
Would appreciate any further views of Department Monday, if possible. Elections may be held Thursday. As Department aware, Afghanistan would be preferable from Chinese representation angle. If Indonesia should be elected ECOSOC, assume US would vote for India for TC.