Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, Eastern Europe; Finland; Greece; Turkey, Volume X, Part 2

105. Paper Prepared by the Department of State⁰

Washington, July 21, 1960.

RECORD OF POSITIONS TAKEN BY UNITED STATES AND POLISH REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH ECONOMIC NEGOTIATIONS IN WASHINGTON

1. The United States representatives expressed the willingness, if the Battle Act is amended, to examine together with representatives of the Polish Government, in the light of the situation existing at that time, the provisions of Article III 2(d) of the P.L. 480 Agreements concluded between the United States and Poland.

2. Since the Congress has not yet enacted the Mutual Security Appropriation Act of 1960¹ the United States representatives were unable to indicate to the Polish representatives the amount which might be made available for a credit to Poland through the Export-Import Bank of Washington. The United States representatives indicated, however, that when the appropriation has been enacted they would, as expeditiously as possible, determine what amount may be available for this purpose.

3. In the course of discussions the possibility of a technical cooperation agreement between the United States and Poland was suggested. Exploratory discussions will be continued between experts of the United States and Poland to consider the kind of technical cooperation agreement between the two governments which might be practicable.

0. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.4841/7–2160. No classification marking. Drafted by Katz.
1. Presumably this is a reference to the Mutual Security and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1961, P.L. 86–704, which was enacted September 2. (74 Stat. 776)