320/10–2353: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Mission at the United Nations1
Gadel 40. Re election for Pakistan seat on Non-Self-Governing Territories Committee: Department understands Burma and Philippines only active candidates, although Pakistan has given some indication of interest and Sweden has been suggested by Belgium. Although no Soviet bloc country is on Committee and Chinese representation issue thus less likely arise, nevertheless preferable elect country which would support us on issue should it be raised in future. Of above mentioned countries only Philippines can be counted on from this angle. Department therefore recommends delegation support Philippines.
- Drafted by Jones (UNP) and concurred in by Deputy Assistant Secretary Sandifer, cleared with the geographic bureaus, approved for transmission by Deputy Director Popper, and signed by Sandifer.↩