102. Editorial Note
Between February 1 and 6, King Zahir Shah made a State visit to Pakistan. In despatch 737 from Kabul, February 25, the Embassy reported on the King’s trip. The despatch reads in part as follows: “While there were no hard and fast substantive accomplishments during the visit, it undoubtedly was of value in creating a better atmosphere for the conduct of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.” Of particular importance was the rapport which apparently developed between Mirza and the King during the visit, demonstrating what could be done in improving relations between the two countries by means of well-planned cooperation conducted in an atmosphere designed to assist the two governments “in working out quietly solutions to some of their common problems and in the removal of barriers to harmonious relations.” (Department of State, Central Files, 789.11/2–2558)