Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Eastern Europe; Soviet Union; Eastern Mediterranean, Volume VIII

868.00 TA/6–854: Telegram

No. 696
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Yugoslavia ¹

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Washington , July 6, 1954—5:06 p.m.

18. Reference: Belgrade 1297.² Joint State–FOA cable. We have been giving serious consideration your request additional aid. We are particularly concerned avoid emergence conditions at this time which would impair (1) Yugoslavia’s economic stability and (2) consequent contribution Yugoslavia to stability Balkan area. We have therefore been exploring all possible sources funds which might be made available cover emergency needs envisaged reftel. However, there has been no possibility secure additional aid for Yugoslavia out of defense support or other funds appropriated for FY 1954. All available funds previously committed for high priority country programs. FYI nevertheless we continuing seek fund sources. Will advise further developments. We hopeful $10 million Section 550 allotment June 28 will suffice current urgent needs.

Dulles

1. Drafted by Colbert and cleared with Barbour, Thurston, Kalijarvi, Alexander (APS), Ross (ED), Nolting, FitzGerald, and Leverich. Repeated to London.
2. Not printed. (868.00/6–854)