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The United States Representative at the united Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
Delga 45. Re possible Turkish withdrawal from ECOSOC in connection SC election. Sarper informed USGADel that his instructions:
- 1.
- Point out precedents both ways, i.e., (a) withdrawal by states from one council upon election to another; and (b) instances where states other than great powers have served on more than one council at same time; and
- 2.
- Give him discretion as to whether and when to withdraw from ECOSOC to improve Turkey’s chances on SC.
Sarper considered that clear import of his instructions was that he should ensure Turkey’s election SC and at same time maintain membership ECOSOC if possible.
Sarper reported that to his knowledge announcement Turkey’s intention withdraw from ECOSOC would affect only two votes in SC election, those of Pakistan and Argentina.
It seems apparent that Turkey does not intend announce any intention withdraw from ECOSOC until it becomes clear that this is necessary to ensure Turkey’s election to SC, i.e., certainly not until after first couple ballots in SC election. Sarper intends, lest any misunderstanding may arise, to make this position clear to both Pakistan and Argentina before balloting in SC election begins. Sarper also reported that Israel has definitely agreed support Turkey for SC.
After canvass Secretariat has now scheduled council elections for Monday, October 5.