689.90D/9–2554: Telegram
The Chargé in Afghanistan (Little) to the Department of State1
100. Pakistani Ambassador Shah informed me today Foreign Minister Naim and Pakistani Prime Minister had two meetings during former’s stay Karachi en route US. Principal subject discussion was Pushtunistan. Pakistani Prime Minister informed Naim (1) GOP considered Afghanistan followed Hindu dominated policy, (2) Pakistan had never interfered in Afghan affairs notwithstanding Pakistani interest in Pushtuns, and fact Hindu Kush is natural Pakistani defense line, (3) Pakistan could not consider cession one single inch present territory, (4) Pakistan and Afghanistan should work together for improvement living conditions Pushtuns, both countries respecting territorial integrity other. Pakistani Prime Minister refused consider Naim’s argument past relations GOA with Pushtuns in NWFP gave GOA right intervene their behalf. Pakistani Prime Minister and Naim agreed continue discussions in US.
I believe Naim during his visit will make another effort persuade US intervene mediate Pushtunistan issue. I see no reason why Department should modify its previous unwillingness intervene this dispute.
- This telegram was repeated for information to Karachi.↩