Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Africa and South Asia, Volume XI, Part 2

690D.91/3–2152: Telegram

The Ambassador in Pakistan (Warren) to the Department of State¹

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Karachi, March 21, 1952—7 p.m.

1042. FonMin said this afternoon he is very depressed. Graham came to see him today. All India offers is withdrawal of one division from Kashmir which still leaves an army of 45,000 and no hope of agreement on minimum mil forces necessary for security.

As for India’s withdrawal of her army from Paks Punjab border, last year Nehru announced the mobilization was no threat. Therefore the withdrawal is no relief.

Zafrulla commented that Graham now goes on to Geneva to write his report and present it to the SC the first week in April. He sees no basis for optimism and no reason to expect either US or UK to press SC for positive action calling on both parties to reach agreement forthwith on quantum of troops.

Zafrulla says his own burden is the heavier because he must make some statement to his people.

I venture to recommend that now is the time for the Pres to make an appeal to the two PriMins. I have not yet seen Graham.

Warren

1. This telegram was repeated for information to London.