Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Africa and South Asia, Volume XI, Part 2

690D.91/1–2953: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Geneva¹

secret

Washington, February 2, 1953—5:12 p.m.

496. Re Kashmir. Dr. Frank P. Graham United Nations Representative for India and Pakistan in Kashmir dispute arriving Geneva Feb 2 or 3 for purpose negotiations at UN European Headquarters with representatives of India and Pakistan. You are requested establish and maintain liaison with Dr. Graham’s group for purpose conveying and receiving latest information re negotiations and developments elsewhere. Department prepared consider any action or representations which Dr. Graham may wish and any requests he makes for assistance or information should be handled on priority or niact basis. All other communications to Department should be routine telegram. At earliest opportunity convey to Dr. Graham substance New Delhi’s 3020² and 3066 repeated to you as 497.³

Matthews

1. This telegram was repeated for information to New York.
2. Dated Jan. 29, p. 1311.
3. Dated Jan. 31, supra.