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

357.AB/9–853: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States Mission at the United Nations¹

secret

Washington, September 8, 1953—7:27 p.m.

100. Re Kashmir. Re Karachi’s 203 of September 7 to Department.

You are requested to convey following information to UN Secretary General:

a. Pakistan Prime Minister has plead with us that announcement of Nimitz’ resignation be delayed until after arrival Zafrulla in US about September 15.

b. We understand Pakistan has made direct appeal to Nimitz to hold off resignation and has received neither affirmative nor negative reply from Nimitz. We have not been consulted by Nimitz.

We consider that timing of Nimitz’ resignation rests with Secretary General after such consultations with Nimitz and parties as he deems appropriate and are passing on information concerning Pakistan Prime Minister’s plea only to assure that Secretary General is advised of Prime Minister’s views.

Dulles

1. This telegram was repeated for information to Karachi and New Delhi.