396.1 GE/7–2054: Telegram
The United States Delegation to the Department of State
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Secto 694. Following is unofficial translation final agreed draft declaration of Royal Government of Laos:
“(Reference: Articles 4 and 5 of the final draft1):
“The Royal Government of Laos is resolved never to take part in an aggressive policy and never to permit the territory of Laos to be used in the service of such a policy.
“The Royal Government of Laos will never join in any agreement with other states if this agreement carries with it for the Government of Laos the obligation to enter into a military alliance not in conformity with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations or with the principles of the agreement on the cessation of hostilities or to establish bases for the military forces of foreign powers on Laotian territory.
“The Royal Government of Laos is resolved to settle its international differences by pacific means in such a manner that peace and international security as well as justice will not be endangered.
“During the period between the date of cessation of hostilities in Vietnam and that of definitive settlement of the political problems in that country, the Royal Government of Laos will only solicit foreign aid in matériel, in personnel, or in instructors in the interest of the defense of the country and within the limits fixed by the agreement on the cessation of hostilities.”