585. Telegram 2617 to New Delhi1
2617. Your 2301.
Authorization extend US official invitation to Chinese Communist delegation or accept official invitation from Chinese Communists can not repeat not be granted. Apart from diplomatic impropriety, such action would be widely misconstrued with consequences harmful our interests. No reason why US delegation should be apologetic or evasive about avoidance host-guest relationship with Chinese Communists. This is in accordance with standard protocol practice where recognition has not been granted. No explanation required other than fact of absence diplomatic relations.
US delegation will of course encounter Chinese Communists at functions given by Nepalese Government and other delegations. This need cause no concern.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/4–2556. Confidential; Priority. Drafted by McConaughy; cleared by Simmons (Protocol), Allen (NEA), and in SOA.↩