751G.00/5–1454: Telegram
The Chargé in Pakistan (Emmerson) to the Department of State
915. Acting UK HICOM1 states GOP agreeable participate supervisory arrangement for Indochina on condition all parties including Communists sign agreement. Pakistanis apparently not averse contributing troops for such purpose.
Murray also says GOP approached by UK on SEATO and likewise favorably disposed although points out Pakistan Middle East responsibilities at present lack military strength prevent sizeable contribution SEA defense. Nevertheless position East Bengal denotes important Pakistan interest SEA. Murray emphasized UK policy is to keep Indochina supervisory arrangement and SEATO entirely separate.
Embassy assumes Department desires UK carry ball, endorses Delhi’s request information on US policy this matter (Delhi 1676 to Department)2 would be especially helpful know Department attitude toward Pakistan role.