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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "Egypt - President Sadat (2)" of the
National Security Adviser's Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection
at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 1 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
[11/1975]
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GERALD A LISAARY FORD
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
Dear Mr. Ford, President of the United States, Washington, D. C.
On leaving your great country it is highly gratifying to convey
to Mr. President and Mrs. Ford as well as American officials in my
own name and on behalf Mrs. Sadat, my family, and my party our
heartfelt appreciation and profound appreciation for the warm reception
and cordiality afforded us during our stay in your lovely country.
I wish also to express our sincere thanks to Senators and
Congress Members. I was very happy for having the chance to address
them. It pleases me to add that this visit has given us the opportunity
to receive and touch the aspect of progress and advancement achieved
by the USA in many different fields.
I am very confident that the meetings and the fruitful talks that
we had with each other will certainly contribute to a great extent to
strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation existing between our
two countries. As a matter of fact, I would like to inform you also
that Egyptian people while following the news of this historic visit
sense the rapid development of the mutual confidence growing between
our two people. And we on our part have a growing conviction that the
serious efforts exerted by the USA will play a vital role on the way
leading to the comprehensive settlement in the Middle East.
FORD
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GERALD
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Relating to this it pleases me much to hail the sincere efforts
especially that made by Your Excellency and Dr. Henry Kissinger.
It also reflects the seriousness and dedication in finding moresolutions
for an apparent international problem and it also reflects noble spirit.
Aspiring for peace and progress while extending to you,
Mr. President, my sincere greetings, I wish you the best of health
and happiness as well as continued progress, advancement, and
prosperity for the friendly American people.
With assurance of my esteem and highest appreciation,
Muhammad Anwar Sadat
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2. HEGIN MESSAGE:
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT:
I AM RRITING YOU/THIS PERSONAL NOTE BECAUSE I KNOW THAT
OUR DECISION TO VOTE AGAINST THE RESOLUTION BEFORE THE
SECURITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH ISRAEL'S RECENT
A12 ATTACKS IN LEHANON WILL PRESENT DIFFICULTIES FOR YOU,
AS WE HAVE ALWAYS DISCUSSED PROBLEMS BETWEEN us WITH
COMPLETE FRANKNESS, I WANT TO SET FORTH FOR YOU THE
CONSIDERATIONS WHICH LED TO OUR DECISION.
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DDH AM3aSSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS, ON MY INSTRUCTIONS,
HAS STATED EMPHATICALLY IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL THAT
45 STRONGLY DEPLORED THE ISRAELI ATTACKS AND CONSIDERED
THEM DISPROPORTIONATE TO THE PROVOCATION. WE HAVE BEEN
DEFPLY MOYED BY THE HUMAN TRAGEDIES RESULTING FROM THOSE
ATTACKS. IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, OUR NEGATIVE VOTE WA8
CAST WITH A HEAVY HEART. WE MADE A MAJOR EFFORT TODAY
TJ PENSUADE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO AGREE TO
SOME ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE IN THE RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD
HAVE RECOGNIZED THAT THE ISRAELI ACTION AGAINST PALES-
TINIAN COMMANDO INSTALLATIONS IN AND NEAR THE REFUGEE
CAMPS IN LEBANON CANNOT RE JUDGED IN ISOLATION FROM THE
FACT THAT INNOCENT ISHAELI LIVES HAVE RECENTLY BEEN
LOST AS A RESULT OF COMMANDO ATTACKS, WE WERE NOT
SEEKING s RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD HAVE EQUATED ONE ACTION
FITH THE OTHER, BUT MERELY SOME REFERENCE TO THE CONTEXT
IN WHICH THE ISRAELI ATTACKS TOOK PLACE. I ALSO
RECOGNIZE THAT YOUR GOVERNMENT WAS UNDERSTANDING OF
WHIT WE WERE SEEKING TO ACCOMPLISH, BUT THE FORCES
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ALIGNED AGAINST us COULD NOT BE OVERCOMA.
HAD WE NOT VOTED AGAINST THE SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
THOSE 81110 ARE SEEKING TO UNGERMINE OUR STRATEGY FOR
ACHIEVING A JUST AND LASTING PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
1:01/L0 HAVE BEEN GIVEN A MAJOR HEAPON TO USE AGAINST us.
FURTHERMORE, FAILURE TO OPPOSE A' RESOLUTION WITHOUT
ANY BALANCING ELEMENT IN IT WOULD HAVE STRENGTHENED
THE HAND OF THOSE IN ISRAEL WHO SEEK TO FRUSTRATE
THE PEACEMAKING PROCESS. IN DECIDING TO VOTE AS WE DID
IN NEW YORK, WE HAVE HAD TO KEEP IN MIND THE NEED TO
CONSERVE OUR
INFLUENCE FOR THE DIFFICULT TASK
THAT STILL LIEA AMEAD FF WE ARE TO SUCCEED IN THE LONG-
TENN STRATEGY FOR PEACE THAT YOU AND I HAVE so OFTEN
DISCUSSED. OUR DETERMINATION TO CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS
WAG CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN THE POSITION WE TOOK IN
THE SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON EXTENDING THE UN FORCES
ON THE GOLAN HEIGHTS WHEN, AS YOU KNOW, WE STAYED
FIRMLY ON COURSE DESPITE SEVERE PHESSURES ON US TO
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I HOPE THAT THE FUREGOING COMMENTS WILL HELP YOU, MR.
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NE HAU TO WEIGH IN DECIDING UPON THE ACTION WE TOOK
IM THE CURRENT SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE.
SINCERELY YOURS,
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OF TODAY'S DATE, FROM PRESIDENT SADAT TO PRESIDENT
FORD. TEXT FOLLOWS:
2. QUOTE DEAR MR. PRESIMENT,
I WAS VERY PLEASED TO RECEIVE YOUR KING LETTER
OF DECEMBER 0, 1975. MAY I SEIZE THIS OPPORTUNITY
200-0
TO REITERATE HOW MUCH MRS. SANAT AND I HAVE ENJOYED
OUR VISIT TO YOUR CREAT AND HOSPITABLE COUNTRY?
AS I HAVE MENTIONED TO YOU, OUR STAY WAS
EXTREMELY FRUITFUL AND REWARDING. ABOVE ALL,
IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO MEET AGAIN WITH
YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY IN AN
ATMOSPHERE OF GENUINE FRIENDSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING.
I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND YOU A STATEMAN OF VISION AND
COMPASSION. YOUR CONCERN FOR PEACE AND COOPERATION
FORD
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AMONG NATIONS IS MOST GENUINE AND PEASSURING.
UNDER YOUR WISE AND ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP,
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THE UNITED STATES IS HIGHLY QUALIFIED TO PLAY THE
CONSTRUCTIVE AND POSITIVE ROLE WHICH IS COMMENSURATE
WITH ITS AWESOME GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES. THE
MIDDLE EAST PROBLEM IS A GOOD CASE IN POINT, WHERE
A CONS-STENTLY POSITIVE AMERICAN ROLE IS VITAL FOR
ACHIEVING PROGRESS IN THE INTEREST OF WORLD PEACE
AS WELL AS THE INTEREST OF OUR REGION. WITH THIS
IN MIND, I HASTEN TO ADD THAT WE EXPECT THE UNITED
STATES TO SPARE NO EFFORT IN THE QUEST FOR A JUST
AND DURABLE PEACE settlement. I AM CERTAIN THAT
YOU REALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A SIGNIFICANT
BREAKTHROUGH IN THE COMING FEW MONTHS WITH RESPECT
TO THE ISSUE OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE. THERE HAVE
BEEN SOME ENCOUR, GING SIGNS RECENTLY IN THIS
CONNECTION AND I HOPE THIS TREND WILL CONTINUE,
FOR IT WOULD DEFINITELY STIMULATE THE PROCESS OF
PEACE. THE RENEWED ASSURANCE WHICH YOUR LETTER
SPELLED OUT WITH REGARDS TO YOUR GOVERNMENT'S
DETERNINATION NOT TO ALLOW THE SLACKENING OF YOUR
EFFORTS TOWARD PEACE TS WELL RECE,VED AN-
APPRECIATED. I WAS PLEASED ALSO TO RECEIVE THE
INFORMATION AMBASSADOR EILTS -ONVEYED TO ME UPON
HIS RETURN TO CAIRO RELATIVE TO THE AMERICAN
POSITION.
AS TO. THE BILATERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR Twn
PEOPLES AND COUNTRIES, I AM PLEASED TO NOTE THAT
THEY ARE DEVELOPING IN THE MANNER WE ENVISAGE
AND ALONG THE LINES WE LAID DOWN TOGETHER. I HAVE
NO DOUBT THAT THEY WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP FURTHER
IN THE MONTHS TO COME. YOU MAY REST ASSURED THAT
WE. ON OUR PART, REMAIN MOST WILLING AND READY
TO DO ALL THAT WE CAN TO ENHANCE OUR MUTUAL
COOPERATION.
IN CONCLUSION, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT
WE WENT BACK HOME WITH THE BEST MEMORIES OF THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THEIR WARMTH. WHEREVER WE WENT,
WE WERE SURROUNDED BY FRIENDLY AND HOSPITABLE
FORD
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PEOPLE. PLEASE CONVEY TO EVERYONE WE MET DURING OUR
STAY AND IN PARTICULAR MRS' FORD OUR HEARTFFLT
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GRATITUDE AND SINCERE THANKS.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
TRANSMITTAL FORM
FOR: Mr. Brent Scowcroft
National Security Council
The White House
REFERENCE: Attached letter
TO: President Ford
FROM: President Sadat
DATE: Jan 11, 1976
SUBJECT: Sadat visit to the US
WHITE HOUSE REFERRAL DATED:
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THE ATTACHED ITEM WAS SENT DIRECTLY
X TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ACTION TAKEN:
A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
X
We believe no response is necessary for the
reason cited below.
Other
REMARKS:
Attached is the signed original letter from President
Sadat to President Ford which was transmitted tele-
graphically by Cairo 371, January 11, 1976, SECRET/
NODIS/
No response is required in that Sadat's
letter is in response to President Ford's letter of
December 9, 1975.
R.L
FeR Springsteen
Secretary
SECRET/NODIS
(CLASSIFICATION)
GERALD
Dear Mr. President,
I was very pleased to receive your kind letter of
December 9, 1975.
May I seize this opportunity to reit-
erate how much Mrs. Sadat and I have enjoyed our visit to
your great and hospitable country?
As I have mentioned to you, our stay was extremely
fruitful and rewarding.
Above all, it was an opportunity for
us to meet again with you and your wonderful family in an
atmosphere of genuine friendship and understanding.
I have
always found you a statesman of vision and compassion.
Your concern for peace and cooperation among nations is most
genuin and reassuring.
Under your wise and enlightened leadership, the
United States is highly qualified to play the constructive
and positive role which is commensurate with its awesome
global responsibilities. The Middle East problem is a
good case in point, where a consistently positive American
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role is vital for achieving progress in the interest of World
peace as well as the interest of our region.
With this in
mind, I hasten to add that we expect the United States to
spare no effort in the quest for a just and durable peace
settlement.
I am certain that you realize the importance
of making a significant breakthrough in the coming few
months with respect to the issue of the Palestinian people.
There have been some encouraging signs recently in this
connection and I hope this trend will continue, for it would
definitely stimulate the process of peace.
The renewed
assurance which your letter spelled out with regards to
your Government's determination not to allow the slacke-
ning of your efforts toward peace is well received and
appreciated.
I was pleased also to receive the infor-
mation Ambassador Eilts conveyed to me upon his return
to Cairo relative to the American position.
As to the bilateral relations between our two
peoples and countries, I am pleased to note that they
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are developing in the manner we envisage and along the lines
we laid down together.
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will
continue to develop further in the months to come.
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may rest assured that we, on our part, remain mpst willing
and ready to do all what we can to enhance our mutual cooper-
ation.
In conclusion, I would like you to know that we went
back home with the best memories of the American people and
their warmth. Wherever we went, we were surrounded by
friendly and hospitable people. Please convey to everyone
we met during our stay and in particular Mrs Ford our heart-
felt gratitude and sincere thanks.
A Ladent
Sincerely
Mohammed Anwar El Sadat.
His Excellency
Gerald Ford
President of the United State
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1. PLEASE CONVEY THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT FORD
TO PRESIDENT SADAT:
2. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I WANT TO EXPRESS PERSONALLY TO YOU
MY DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE EFFECTIVE AND TIMELY ASSIS-
TANCE PROVIDED BY YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT FOR OUR
SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO BRING A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF
AMERICAN AND OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS IN BEIRUT TO SAFETY.
ENSURING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR CITIZENS WAS A MATTER OF
MAJOR IMPORTANCE TO US, AND IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN AC-
COMPLISHED WITHOUT THE FACILITATIVE CONTACTS UNDERTAKEN
BY THE EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT. THIS OF COURSE WAS A PARTI-
CULARLY TRAGIC TIME FOR US, AND THE SYMPATHY AND COOPERA-
TION OF FRIENDS SUCH AS YOURSELF WAS THEREFORE ALL THE MORE
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APPRECIATED. I LOOK FORWARD TO FURTHER COOPERATIVE EFFORTS
BY EGYPT AND THE UNITED STATES TOWARD RESTORING PEACE AND
STABILITY, NOT ONLY TO LEBANON BUT TO THE MIDDLE EAST AS A
WHOLE. WARM PERSONAL REGARDS, GERALD R. FORD,
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1. PLEASE PASS IMMEDIATELY THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT TO PRESIDENT SADAT :
QUOTE:AS YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED, WE HAVE BEEN SEEKING TO
EVACUATE AMERICAN CITIZENS FROM BEIRUT. I APPRECIATE THE
HELP WHICH YOU HAVE PROVIDED IN THIS REGARD.
AT NOON ON JULY 21 OUR EMBASSY IN BEIRUT INFORMED THE
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THE ROAD CONVOY WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY ARRANGED AND
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ELSEWHERE. IN DISCUSSING THE PARTICULARS OF THE
SECURITY SITUATION THE PLO REPRESENTATIVE CITED SUCH
MATTERS AS PRESIDENT ASSAD'S RECENT SPEECH WHICH HE
CALLED UNHELPFUL, THE FAILURE OF THE TRUCE AT TEL ZATAAR
AND THE UNCERTAINITY SURROUNDING THE PLO DELEGATION WHICH
HAS DEPARTED FOR DAMASCUS FOR DISCUSSIONS WITH THE
SYRIANS.
YOU WILL REALIZE THAT THIS MESSAGE RESULTS IN AMERICAN
CITIZENS BEING HELD AS HOSTAGE TO THE POLITICAL SITUATION
IN LEBANON. AS YOU KNOW THIS WOULD BE AN IMPOSSIBLE
SITUATION. I THEREFORE ASK YOUR HELP FOR OUR GETTING
AMERICAN CITIZENS OUT OF BEIRUT BY ANY MEANS AVAILABLE,
INCLUDING BY LAND OR BY SEA, AS WAS DONE PREVIOUSLY.
IN ORDER TO PREVENT A MAJOR CALAMITY FOR ALL WE ARE
TRYING TO ACHIEVE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, I WOULD BE GRATEFUL
IF YOU WOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PLO LEADERSHIP
WITHOUT DELAY AND EXPRESS TO THEM IN THE STRONGEST TERMS
THE NEED TO FACILITATE THE EVACUATION OF OUR CITIZENS
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FROM BEIRUT. UNQUOTE
2. FYI. WE WANT THIS MESSAGE TO GET TO THE PLO FROM
THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT AND THEREFORE
ARE NOT INSTRUCTING SEELYE TO CONVEY IT TO THE
EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR IN BEIRUT, END FYI. ROBINSON
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1. AT 2300 LOCAL FAHMY'S CHEF DE CABINET, USAMA AL-BAZ. CAME
BY THE RESIDENCE TO DELIVER PRESIDENT SADATIS REPLY TO PRESIDENT
FORD'S LETTER ON THE BEIRUT EVACUATION (REF A). TEXT
OF PRESIDENT SADAT'S LETTER, DATED JULY 22, FOLLOWS:
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DEAR MR. PRESIDENT,
I RECEIVED YOUR LETTER, DATED JULY 22, IN WHICH YOU
INFORMED MF OF THE ,WAY THE PLO REPRESENTATIVE REACTED TO
YOUR EMBASSY'S REQUEST IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVACUATION
OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FROM HEIRUT. AS YOU WELL KNOW,
I CONSIDER THIS SUBJECT 4 MATTER WHICH DESERVES ATTENTION,
FOR I AM QUITE AWARE OF ITS SENSITIVE NATURE. YOUR INTEREST
IN PURSUING IT IN FULL DETAIL IS MATCHED BY MY EARNEST DESIRE
TO SEE IT HANDLED IN A POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE MANNER.
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BENT AN URGENT MESSAGE TO THE PLO LEADERS URGING THEM IN THE
MOST UNEQUIVOCAL TERMS TO RESPOND TO YOUR REQUEST FAVORABLY.
I BELIEVE THAT THEY WILL BE COOPERATIVE WITH YOUR
EMBASSY STAFF AS THEY HAVE BEEN IN SIMILAR CASES IN THE PAST.
ALTHOUGH I PREFER TO PESERVE JUDGMENT ON THE MATTER
UNTIL I RECEIVE THE NECESSARY CLARIFICATIONS, MY INITIAL INCLINA-
TION IS TO DISMISS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE PALESTINIANS ARE
HOLDING YOUR NATIONALS AS HOSTAGES FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES.
THEY HAVE NOT DONE so IN THE PAST AND THERE IS NO REASON
WHY THEY SHOULD CHANGE THEIR ATTITUDE NOW. YOU NIGHT AGREE
WITH ME THAT THEY HAVE HANDLED THIS SUBJECT WITH COMPASSION, UNDER-
STANDING AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY,
AT ANY RATE, YOU MAY REST ASSURED THAT MY MESSAGE
TO ARAFAT AND HIS COLLEAGUES WAS VERY CLEAR AND I HAVE EVERY
REASON TC: BELIEVE THAT IT WILL BE FRUITFUL. I SENT THAT MESSAGE
URGENTLY, IN THE SAME SPIRIT THAT PROMPTED YOU TO WRITE TO ME
ON THE SUBJECT. I APPRECTATE YOUR RENEWED PLEDGE TO WORK
WITH ME TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JUST AND LASTING
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
NARM PERSONAL REGARDS.
MOHAMMED ANWAR EL SADAT
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2, DEAR MR. PRESIDENT:
ONCE AGAIN I OWE YOU MY DEEP GRATITUDE FOR THE TIMELY AND
POSITIVE EFFORTS MADE BY YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT IN SUPPORT
OF OUR OBJECTIVE OF BRINGING A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF
AMERICAN AND OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS OUT OF BEIRUT TO
SAFETY. AS YOU KNOW, I WAS VERY MUCH CONCERNED NOT ONLY
WITH THE WELLBEING OF OUR CITIZENS BUT ALSO WITH THE
DIFFICULTIES WE ENCOUNTERED TEMPORARILY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO
TAKE THEM OUT BY ROAD CONVOY TO DAMASCUS.
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WITH A GROWING RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL COOPERATION IN MANY
AREAS, I TRUST THAT EGYPT AND THE UNITED STATES WILL
CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD IN FURTHER EFFORTS TO RESTORE
PEACE AND STABILITY TO THE MIDDLE EAST.
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Dear Mr. President:
Ambassador Eilts delivered your letter of October 14,
1976, to me. I am pleased that you are giving your
personal attention to strengthening the Egyptian economy.
As you know from our talks in Salzburg, I share your
conviction that this is a matter of the highest priority.
The economic health of Egypt is important for the welfare
of your people and for the peacemaking process in which
Egypt, under your leadership, must continue to play a
vital and indispensable role. For our part we intend to
continue to provide substantial economic assistance to
Egypt and to encourage others to do the same.
I understand that you are considering further economic
policy measures in consultation with the International
Monetary Fund. I recognize the political problems that
sometimes accompany even the best economic policy
decisions. I also recognize that only you can make the
decisions as to what will best serve the interests of your
country. My own judgment is that the immediate problems
arising from sound albeit difficult economic decisions will
be more than compensated by a greater willingness on the
part of potential donors to increase assistance to Egypt in
its economic recovery.
Ambassador Eilts also reported your thoughts of develop-
ing an economic partnership with the Federal Republic of
Germany. My Government has already been in touch with
Foreign Minister Genscher on your idea of a German
financial advisor. Ambassador Eilts will report to you
in detail about our discussions with our German friends.
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He will also inform you about our continuing contacts
with other friendly governments to assure priority
attention to Egypt's needs. We shall continue these
efforts and at the same time look with you for ways to
make our own help to Egypt more timely and more
effective.
Concerning overall United States policy toward the
Middle East, you can be certain that I will emphasize
to President-Elect Carter our firm conviction that the
pursuit of a just and durable peace in the Middle East
should have the highest priority. I fully understand
the need for further movement toward this objective
in the months ahead, and I will certainly work to im-
press upon the new Administration the importance of
seizing upon the currently favorable climate.
Mrs. Ford joins me in extending to you and Mrs. Sadat
our warmest personal wishes, recalling with utmost
pleasure our memorable meetings with you and your
family.
Sincerely,
Herold R. and
His Excellency
Anwar El-Sadat
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Cairo
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
Mr. C. Arthur Borg
Executive Secretary
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SUBJECT:
Presidential Letter to President Sadat--S/S 7622517
In response to your recommendation of November 9, enclosed is
the President's reply to President Sadat's letter of October 14 for
transmission to our Embassy in Egypt.
Staff m !cretary
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Letter from President Sadat on Egyptian
Economy -- Proposed Reply
President Sadat has sent you the letter at Tab B asking our assistance
in convincing the West Germans to join in an'economic partnership" with
Egypt. Sadat's plan is to increase FRG loan assistance and to provide a
West German economic advisor to counsel the Egyptians on ways to
bolster their economy. Sadat asked Ambassador Eilts to personally
hand-carry this letter to Washington when the Ambassador returned
here for consultations three weeks ago.
As elaborated in his private meeting with Eilts just prior to the latter's
return here (Tab C), Sadat continues to press for expanded Western
aid as well as assistance from Arab oil producers in order to bolster
his sagging economy. He has made clear his appreciation for U.S.
economic aid and influence with other Western donors, while expressing
dissatisfaction with Arab assistance. Based on recent talks with
Chancellor Schmidt, Sadat believes that West Germany could afford
to be of greater help to Egypt, beginning with an increase in FRG loan
assistance and technical advice from a West German economic advisor.
He urges our intercession with Schmidt to encourage the FRG to respond
positively to Egypt's request. Secretary Kissinger has asked Ambassador
Eilts to assure Sadat that we will speak to Schmidt after December 14,
when the newly elected FRG government formally takes office. A West
German economic advisor to Egypt has in fact already been named, but
we plan to pursue with Schmidt some of the broader commitments Sadat
has proposed.
Although Egypt has succeeded in getting substantial assistance over
the past two years, its economy is still floundering because of
bureaucratic ineptness, confusion about how to move from the tight
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socialist system established by Nasser to the more liberal system
favored by Sadat, and the unwillingness of Sadat's government to
take the basic steps recommended by the USG, IMF, Saudi Arabia
and others to put the economy on a more solid basis.
After more than a year of careful study, the International Monetary
Fund recently presented a series of specific proposals to Egypt to
restore Egypt's credit-worthiness and thus form the basis for attrac-
tive Western donor aid. Sadat believes that some of the proposals
would have serious political and social ramifications and is therefore
reluctant to adopt them, although he is studying the IMF package.
We have strongly encouraged Sadat to accept the IMF recommendations,
as have other Egyptian creditors, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The proposed reply for your signature at Tab A would convey to Sadat
our continuing determination to assist Egypt with its economic
problems, including the encouragement of other potential donors.
It again urges Sadat to accept the IMF recommendations as an essential
step to longer-term improvement in Egypt's situation and an important
factor in the decisions of other donors on whether and how much to
assist Egypt.
Finally, the proposed reply informs Sadat that, in connection with
the transition, we will make every effort to impress upon the new
Administration the importance of making further progress in the
Middle East negotiations. In messages through Ambassador Eilts
and to the Secretary, Sadat has expressed serious concern that the
peace-making process not be jeopardized or allowed to drift because
of a change in Administration and has indicated his strong hope that
you will indicate to President-Elect Carter the importance of further
progress.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the letter of reply to President Sadat at Tab A.
(Text cleared by Mr. Smith (Hartmann).)
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THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
THE PRESIDENT
October 14, 1976.
Dear Mr. President,
In these busy days when you are doubling your effort
in the service of your nation and the promotion of world peace,
I hasten to convey to you my best wishes for success and fulfill-
ment. The contacts we held since you assumed the awesome res-
ponsibility of your office and the manner in which you have been
directing the course of the United States foreign policy demons-
trate beyond any doubt your determination to work for the improve-
ment of the quality of life everywhere. I hope that you continue
to render such invaluable service to your people and the world at
large.
As you well know, Mr. President, strengthening the
Egyptian economy is a matter of great importance and top priority
to me. I am quite confident that we can surge ahead and surmount
all the difficulties and hardships we are confronted with at the
present time. Such difficulties are the result of the cumilative
impact of factors you are familiar with.
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THE PRESIDENT
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We are determined to spare no effort to remedy the situa-
tion and put our economy in a state of sound equilibrium. In this
respect, we realize that the responsibility is ours and we are
more than willing to shoulder it. We also welcome the cooperation
of those friends who share with us our vision of a world of pros-
perity and happiness. I am in close touch with my fellow Arab
leaders and other friendly heads of states, among whom you
rank highly.
We also solicit the advice and expertise of international
banking and finance institutions. As you recall, we have reached
an understanding with respect to a consortium of Western nations
to help us overcome the problem of liquidity. with your help,
I have been urging the Governments of Western Europe to move
forward in this direction promptly enough to meet the challenge
ahead.
In this connection, I talked with Chancellor Schmidt
during my recent visit to his country about selecting an economic
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expert to be loaned to the Egyptian Government as an adviser
on economic affairs. In addition, he promised me, in view
of our urgent need, to deposit a sizeable amount up to the
year 1980 in our National Bank as a measure aimed at bols-
tering our economy. It was clear to me from our conversation
that it would be much easier for the Chancellor to take these
steps after the elections, which is only understandable.
Hence, I heard from him lately on the appointment of the
economic adviser and I expect to hear soon on the promised dep-
osit. It would be most useful, President Ford, if you send
him a special message recommending taking such a step as soon as
possible. I am sure he values your opinion highly. If the
deposit is made in the immediate future, it could make a
tangible difference and encourage us to concentrate on dealing
with the structural aspects of our economic problems. This
technique has been tested successfully in such European count-
ries as Itqly.
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Considering the urgency of this matter, I am asking
Ambassador Eilts to deliver this message personally to you. I
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have no doubt that you will accord it your direct attention
and give the necessary directives to our friend, Secretary
Kissinger, to contact Chancellor Schmidt and his assistants
on the subject. I would be grateful if you keep me informed
of the outcome of your contacts with Bonn. I hope I did not
encroach on your precious time in these demanding days.
Please convey our best wishes to Mrs. Ford.
Sincerely
Mohammed Anwar El - Sadat
His Excellency
Gerald Ford
President of the United States
Washington.
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PARTICIPANTS: Anwar al-Sadat, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Hermann Frederick Eilts, Ambassador to the Arab Republic
of Egypt
After giving me his letter to President Ford and asking me to read
it, President Sadat said he wished to explain what is behind the
letter. His main concern, he emphasized, is the Egyptian economy.
American aid has been "wonderful" and he was most appreciative.
As far as the Arabs are concerned, when he asked for GODE, Saudi
Arabia, Kuwait, the Emirates and Qatar finally approved the paltry
sum of $2 billion over five years. The President said he is pre-
paring a letter to the Arab heads of state contrasting the $1
billion he gets annually from the United States with the $2 billion
which he is to receive over five years from the four Arab nation
states, which have an income of $50 billion a year. The Arabs,
Sadat remarked ruefully, like to "stay away from their pockets".
They must understand, however, that the "blood of my soldiers in
the October, 1973 war" was shed for them as well as Egypt.
The President said he had long pondered what the alternatives
might be. He could not ask us for more, since we have already
been most generous. He had then thought of the FRG. Both the
FRG and Saudi Arabia, he observed, are wealthy. When he had met
with Chancellor Schmidt in Bonn, they had talked for three hours.
It was the first time he had met the Chancellor, who had been
well prepared for the meeting by Secretary Kissinger. In a nice
gesture, Schmidt had the night before Sadat's arrival raised the
level of FRG assistance to Egypt from 300 million DM to 500
million. Sadat gave Secretary Kissinger credit for this FRG
action. Additionally, according to Sadat, Schmidt had "promised"
that after the German elections, he would "think of putting some
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of his dollars in a bank in Egypt". Such an action would
help Egypt's acute liquidity problem. The President re-
peatedly emphasized that he was not asking the FRG for grants,
but for loan assistance.
Egypt needs an active partner, Sadat continued, to give
satisfaction to his Arab colleagues who can thereafter better
understand GOE needs. The FRG, as he conceptualized his
idea, would be GOE's "partner". It can afford to help Egypt,
since it has the skills and technology to assist in rebuilding
Egypt. Whatever technology he might need, the FRG could pro-
vide. This would be beneficial to both parties. Again, the
President emphasized, he was not asking for grants, but for
long-term loans and for help in converting short-term loans
to long-term loans.
In rebuilding Egypt, he wished to concentrate on food pro-
duction and industrialization. The five-year plan about to
be finalized emphasizes food production, fertilization,
cement and sponge iron plants. The FRG can help provide much
of this.
By 1980, the President opined, GOE's financial situation should
be much improved. When he had visited the Suez Canal a few
weeks ago, he had been told that income from tolls stood at
$1.2 million per day and was still rising. David Rockefeller
was coming in a few days to arrange a $250 million GODE guar-
antee loan. Another direct $250 million GODE loan would
shortly be arranged. With these loans, and some additional
small income, he could get through the current calendar year.
But there remain the problems of 1977 and of the intervening
years between now and 1980.
For Egypt's future economic salvation, petroleum production
is a must. There is oil under the Gulf of Suez. Alluding to
his talk of the previous day with Standard of Indiana Chairman
Swearingen, he expressed concern about the Israeli actions
in stopping Amoco from drilling on the eastern side of the
Gulf. Egypt needs a one million BPD production by 1980.
"Your people say it is quite easy, especially on the eastern
side." Swearingen had told him of sixteen sites in the
eastern area. The oil would be "easy to drill if the Israelis
would permit." Time should not be lost. Otherwise his target
would not be achieved. It takes two to three years to develop
a field. He was asking President Ford and Secretary Kissinger
to do their utmost to enable Amoco to drill in the eastern
Gulf. He did not want to use force since he had committed
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himself in Sinai II not to do so for three years. I told him
you were aware of the problem, had already spoken twice about
it to Allon and that some progress had been made. He was
pleased.
Noting that the UNEF mandate is to be renewed on October 24,
Sadat asked if I thought it might help pressure the Israelis
if he renewed it only for three months. I gave him my personal
view that this was hardly likely to be helpful and would be
viewed by many as a violation of Sinai II. Sadat accepted
my comment and said he would drop this idea. He would renew
the UNEF mandate for a year.
Reverting to his earlier theme that by 1980 Egypt's economic
situation should be improved, he thought this was very feasible.
The two phases of Suez Canal expansion which are contemplated
should help greatly. The first, which involves dredging now
being done by the Japanese, should be completed by 1978. The
second, involving widening, should be completed by 1980. In
his judgement, Canal tolls would at that time be tripled and
go up to about $1 billion per year. It is the next two or
three years that will be difficult.
He had chosen the FRG as a "partner". Since Saudi Arabia
is currently earning between $27 and $28 billion which it
cannot spend, the Germans could obtain some funds from Saudi
Arabia. He understood that Schmidt had agreed to send two
economic advisors to Saudi Arabia. He had, therefore, asked
Schmidt also to send a financial advisor to Egypt to assist
in vetting the five-year plan and implementing it. Such an
individual could help determine priorities between now and
1980. Schmidt, Sadat said, has now agreed. (The German
Ambassador knew of no such agreement.) Sadat wished to go
beyond this, however, and urge the Germans to be his "partner".
What he needs, they can provide from "their pockets or those
of Saudi Arabia"-not in grants, but in loans. Iran is also
"more than willing to help". Thus, Germany, working with
Saudi Arabia and Iran, should be able to assist Egypt in
meeting its needs and determining its priorities. Sadat was
sure that "we will never differ because we will not hide any-
thing" from the German financial advisor.
I took the opportunity to remind Sadat that one of the major
problems we have encountered in our "hat passing" exercise
is the unhappiness of donors-Western, Arab, Japan and
Iran-that GOE has not yet accepted the IMF recommendations.
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I had to tell him in all frankness that, while we recognize
the political problems that acceptance might entail, I
thought he would have difficulty getting any responsible
Western state to assist if these recommendations are not
soon accepted. Sadat responde that total acceptance
would create political, social and security problems.
Nevertheless, the IMF recommendations can be accepted "step
by step". I then mentioned the vast amounts that are re-
quired for the Egyptian subsidy program. Sadat agreed, but
said basic consumables must be subsidized. He then observed
that perhaps he could "compensate" the necessary subsidy
payments from defense expenditures. Defense now costs GOE
LE 1,200,000,000 per year. He could perhaps take LE 400
million from this "in two years". Asked what Gamasy's
reaction to this might be, Sadat acknowledged it would be
bad. But Gamasy, he argued, would not have to spend one
cent for the military. GOE will be asking the Emirates to
pay all equipment costs for the military.
When I asked Sadat for specific details of what he had in
mind for the German "partnership" concept, he was vague.
He had obviously not thought out these aspects. Nor had he
yet discussed it with the West German Ambassador in Cairo.
The idea had come to him only a few days ago. He did not
want to do so until he knew our reaction and whether we would
be willing to commend it to the West Germans. He felt that
the subject was sufficiently important to him that I should
go back and present it.
Throughout his presentation, Sadat kept asking "do you get
the picture". He was concerned that he might not be pre-
senting it as well as he might and attributed this to the
fact that he was fasting.
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Letter to President Ford from
President Sadat of Egypt
President Sadat asked Ambassador Eilts October 14
to hand carry to Washington the enclosed letter to
President Ford. In his letter Sadat proposes obtain-
ing on loan an economic expert from the Federal
Republic of Germany and accepting Chancellor Schmidt's
offer of a sizeable deposit until 1980, apparently of
U.S. dollars, in the Egyptian National Bank. Sadat
asks President Ford to send the Chancellor a special
message recommending the FRG assist Egypt in this
manner.
There is also enclosed a memorandum of conversa-
tion drafted by Eilts after his October 14 meeting
with Sadat at which he received Sadat's letter for
the President.
A suggested reply from President Ford to Sadat
is attached.
V.
C. Arthur Borg
Executive Secretary
Attachments:
1. Suggested Reply to Sadat
2. Sadat-Ford letter, October 14, 1976
3. Eilts' Memorandum of Conversation
with Sadat October 14, 1976
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FOR GENERAL SCOWCROFT
Brent,
Attached is the package for the President
seeking his signature on a reply to President
Sadat on Egyptian economic problems.
At John Methany's request, we added an
additional paragraph on page 2 of the proposed
Presidential reply concerning efforts to impress
upon the new Administration the need for continued
progress in the Middle East negotiations. This
was done in light of the most recent message to
the Secretary from Sadat (attached behind the
State memo and draft reply) in which Sadat
expressed the strong hope that the President
would make this point to President Elect Carter.
Bob DW Oakley
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SUBJECT:
Letter to the President from President
Sadat on Egyptian Economy
State (attached) has forwarded the letter from President Sadat which
was hand-carried to Washington by Ambassador Eilts last month,
along with a proposed reply, reflecting the efforts we have already
made to encourage the FRG to be helpful to Egypt and our position
that Egypt should accept the IMF proposals for reform of the Egyptian
economy.
Attached at Tab I is a self-explanatory package which you could send
to the President proposing a letter of reply to President Sadat. The
text of the reply has been coordinated with Mr. Smith (for Mr. Hartmann).
NEA informs us that the Secretary did review the State package and
proposed reply and approved its transmittal to you.
[FYI: As of this date, to our knowledge there has been no message
from Sadat to the President after the elections.
RECOMMENDATION: That you forward the package at Tab I to
the President.
Denis Clift concurs.
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Dear Mr. President:
Ambassador Eilts delivered your letter of October 14,
1976, to me. I am pleased that you are giving your
personal attention to strengthening the Egyptian economy.
As you know from our talks in Salzburg, I share your
conviction that this is a matter of the highest priority.
The economic health of Egypt is important for the welfare
of your people and for the peacemaking process in which
Egypt, under your leadership, must continue to play a
vital and indispensable role. For our part we intend to
continue to provide substantial economic assistance to
Egypt and to encourage others to do the same.
I understand that you are considering further economic
policy measures in consultation with the International
Monetary Fund. I recognize the political problems that
sometimes accompany even the best economic policy
decisions. I also recognize that only you can make the
decisions as to what will best serve the interests of your
country. My own judgment is that the immediate problems
arising from sound albeit difficult economic decisions will
be more than compensated by a greater willingness on the
part of potential donors to increase assistance to Egypt in
its economic recovery.
Ambassador Eilts also reported your thoughts of develop-
ing an economic partnership with the Federal Republic of
Germany. My Government has already been in touch with
Foreign Minister Genscher on your idea of a German
financial advisor. Ambassador Eilts will report to you
in detail about our discussions with our German friends.
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He will also inform you about our continuing contacts
with other friendly governments to assure priority
attention to Egypt's needs. We shall continue these
efforts and at the same time look with you for ways to
make our own help to Egypt more timely and more
effective.
Concerning overall United States policy toward the
Middle East, you can be certain that I will emphasize
to President-Elect Carter our firm conviction that the
pursuit of a just and durable peace in the Middle East
should have the highest priority. I fully understand
the need for further movement toward this objective
in the months ahead, and I will certainly work to im-
press upon the new Administration the importance of
seizing upon the currently favorable climate.
Mrs. Ford joins me in extending to you and Mrs. Sadat
our warmest personal wishes, recalling with utmost
pleasure our memorable meetings with you and your
family.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Anwar El-Sadat
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Cairo
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Dear Mr. President:
strengthing
Ambassador Eilts delivered your letter of October 14,
1976, to me. I am pleased that you are giving your
personal attention to rebuilding the Egyptian economy.
As you know from your talks in Salzburg, I share your
conviction that this is a matter of the highest priority.
The economic health of Egypt is important for the
welfare of your people and for the peacemaking process
in which Egypt, under your leadership, will continue
to play a vital and indispensable role. The recently
announced reorganization of your Cabinet is especially
neteworthy in reflecting the importance you attach to
economic matters. For our part we intend to continue
to provide substantial economic assistance to Egypt
and to encourage others to do the same.
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In this connection, I know from Ambassador Eilts that
you are considering further economic policy measures
in consultation with the International Monetary Fund.
I recognize the political problems that sometimes
accompany even the best economic policy decisions.
I also recognize that only you can make the decisions
as you to. judge what will best serve the interests of your
country. My own judgment is that the immediate
problems arising from sound economic decisions will
be more than compensated for by a greater willingness
on the part of potential donors to increase assistance to
Egypt in its economic recovery. and by the long-term
benefits to the Egyptian people.
albeit deficient
Ambassador Eilts also reported your thoughts of
developing an economic partnership with the Federal
Republic of Germany. My Government has already
been in touch with Foreign Minister Genscher on your
idea of a German financial advisor. Ambassador Eilts
will report to you in detail about our discussions with
our German friends as we pursue our efforts with them
on your behalf.
Ambassader Eilts will also be able to inform you
about our continuing contacts with other friendly
governments to assure priority attention to Egypt's
needs. We shall continue these efforts and at the
same time look with you for ways to make our own help
to Egypt more timely and more effective.
ownall
Finally, concerning United States policy toward the
Middle East, you can be certain that Secretary Kissinge
and I will emphasize to President, firm Elect Carter and
his designated entative our conviction that the
pursuit of a justand durable peace in the Middle East
should have very high priority. I fully understand the
need for further movement toward this objective in
the months ahead, particularly given the greatly
improved present prospects for peace in the area
I will certainly work to impress upon the new Adminis-
tration the importance of seizing upon this favorable the currently
situationyand not allowing time to run out,
climate.
Mrs. Ford joins me in extending to you and Mrs. Sadat
our warmest personal wishes, recalling with utmost
pleasure our memorable meetings with you and your
family.
Sincerely,
FORD
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His Excellency
Anwar El-Sadat
President of the
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THE PRESIDENT
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SUBJECT:
Letter from President Sadat on Egyptian
Economy -- Proposed Reply
President Sadat has sent you the letter at Tab B asking our assistance
in convincing the West Germans to join in an'economic partnership" with
Egypt. Sadat's plan is to increase FRG loan assistance and to provide a
West German economic advisor to counsel the Egyptians on ways to
bolster their economy. Sadat asked Ambassador Eilts to personally
hand-carry this letter to Washington when the Ambassador returned
here for consultations three weeks ago.
As elaborated in his private meeting with Eilts just prior to the latter's
return here (Tab C), Sadat continues to press for expanded Western
aid as well as assistance from Arab oil producers in order to bolster
his sagging economy. He has made clear his appreciation for U.S.
economic aid and influence with other Western donors, while expressing
dissatisfaction with Arab assistance. Based on recent talks with
Chancellor Schmidt, Sadat believes that West Germany could afford
to be of greater help to Egypt, beginning with an increase in FRG loan
assistance and technical advice from a West German economic advisor.
He urges our intercession with Schmidt to encourage the FRG to respond
positively to Egypt's request. Secretary Kissinger has asked Ambassador
Eilts to assure Sadat that we will speak to Schmidt after December 14,
when the newly elected FRG government formally takes office. A West
German economic advisor to Egypt has in fact already been named, but
we plan to pursue with Schmidt some of the broader commitments Sadat
has proposed.
Although Egypt has succeeded in getting substantial assistance over
the past two years, its economy is still floundering because of
bureaucratic ineptness, confusion about how to move from the tight
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socialist system established by Nasser to the more liberal system
favored by Sadat, and the unwillingness of Sadat's government to
take the basic steps recommended by the USG, IMF, Saudi Arabia
and others to put the economy on a more solid basis.
After more than a year of careful study, the International Monetasy
Fund recently presented a series of specific proposals to Egypt to
restore Egypt's credit-worthiness and thus form the basis for attrac-
tive Western donor aid. Sadat believes that some of the proposals
would have serious political and social ramifications and is therefore
reluctant to ddopt them, although he is studying the IMF package.
We have strongly encouraged Sadat to accept the IMF recommendations,
as have other Egyptian creditors, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The proposed reply for your signature at Tab A would convey to Sadat
our continuing determination to assist Egypt with its economic
problems, including the encouragement of other potential donors.
It again urges Sadat to accept the IMF recommendations as an essential
step to longer-term improvement in Egypt's situation and an important
factor in the decisions of other donors on whether and how much to
assist Egypt.
Finally, the proposed reply informs Sadat that, in connection with
the transition, we will make every effort to impress upon the new
Administration the importance of making further progress in the
Middle East negotiations. In messages through Ambassador Eilts
and to the Secretary, Sadat has expressed serious concern that the
peace-making process not be jeopardized or allowed to drift because
of a change in Administration and has indicated his strong hope that
you will indicate to President-Elect Carter the importance of further
progress.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the letter of reply to President Sadat at Tab A.
(Text cleared by Mr. Smith (Hartmann).)
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President Sadat has sent you,vie Ambassader Filts the letter at
Tab B urging the U.S. U. to de the West Germans to join in an
"economic partnership with Egypt. which would increase FRG loan assistance
and provide a West German economic advisor to counsel the Egyptians
on ways to bolster their economy. Sadat asked Ambassador Eilts to
personally hand-carry this letter to Washington when the Ambassador
returned here for consultations three weeks ago.
As elaborated in Sadat's his private meeting with Eilts just prior to the lather's
return here (Tab C), Sadat continues to press for expanded asshn
Western aid as well as assistance from Arab oil producers to bolster
his sagging economy. He has made clear his appreciation for U.S.
economic aid and influence with other Western donors, while expressing
dissatisfaction with Arab assistance. Based on recent talks with
Chancellor Schmidt, Sadat has behave decided that West Germany could afford
to be of greater help to Egypt, and join as its economic "partner,"
beginning with an increase in FRG loan assistance and technical advice
from a West German economic advisor. He urges our intercession
with Schmidt to encourage the FRG to respond positively to Egypt's
request. Secretary Kissinger has asked Ambassador Eilts to the assure
Sadat that we will speak to Schmidt after December 14, when his new elected
FRG government formally takes office. A West German economic advisor
to Egypt has already been named, but wel will pursue with Schmidt
some of the broader commitments Sadat has proposed.
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Although Egypt has succeeded in getting substantial assistance over
the past two years, its economy is still floundering because of
bureaucratic ineptness, confusion about how to move from the tight
socialist system established by Nasser to the more liberal system
favored by Sadat, and the unwillingness of Sadat's government to
take the basic steps recommended by the USG, IMF, Saudi Arabia
and others to place the economy on a more solid basis.
After more than a year of careful study, the International Monetary
Fund recently presented a series of specific proposals to Egypt to
be undertaken to restore Egypt's credit-worthiness and thus form
the basis for attractive Western donor aid. Sadat believes that some
of the proposals would have serious political and social ramifications
and is therefore reluctant to adopt them, although he is studying the
IMF package. We have strongly encouraged Sadat to accept the IMF
recommendations, as have others of Egypt creditors, including
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The proposed reply for your signature at Tab A would Sadat
country
our continuing determination to assist Egypt with its economic
problems, including the encouragement of other potential donors.
It congratulates Sadat for the step he recently took in appointing a
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, thereby centralizing
and upgrading authority over that sector. And it again urges Sadat
to accept the IMF recommendations the only hope for any longer-
term improvement in Egypt's, problems and an important factor in
the decisions of other donors on whether and how much to assist Egypt.
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Middle East negotiations. In messages through Ambassador Eilts
and to the Secretary, Sadat has expressed serious concern that the
peace-making process not be jeopardized or allowed to drift because
of the change in Administration and has indicated his strong hope
that you will indicate to President-Elect Carter the importance of
attached to further progress.
RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the letter of reply to President
Sadat at Tab A. [Text cleared by Mr. Smith (Hartmann). ]
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2. BEGIN TEXT: DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: AMBASSADOR EILTS
DELIVERED YOUR LETTER OF OCTOBER 14, 1976, TO ME. I AM
PLEASED THAT YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERSONAL ATTENTION TO
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STRENGTHENING THE EGYPTIAN ECONOMY. AS YOU KNOW FROM OUR
TALKS IN SALZBURG, I SHARE YOUR CONVICTION THAT THIS IS A
MATTER OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY. THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF
EGYPT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE WELFARE OF YOUR PEOPLE AND FOR
THE PEACEMAKING PROCESS IN WHICH EGYPT, UNDER YOUR LEADER-
SHIP, MUST CONTINUE TO PLAY A VITAL AND INDISPENSABLE ROLE.
FOR OUR PART WE INTEND TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL
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I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING FURTHER ECONOMIC
POLICY MEASURES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL
MONETARY FUND. I RECOGNIZE THE POLITICAL PROBLEMS THAT
SOMETIMES ACCOMPANY EVEN THE BEST ECONOMIC POLICY
DECISIONS. I ALSO RECOGNIZE THAT ONLY YOU CAN MAKE THE
DECISIONS AS TO WHAT HILL BEST SERVE THE INTERESTS OF
YOUR COUNTRY. MY OwN JUDGMENT IS THAT THE IMMEDIATE PRO-
BLEMS ARISING FROM SOUND ALBEIT DIFFICULT ECONOMIC
DECISIONS WILL BE MORE THAN COMPENSATED BY A GREATER
WILLINGNESS ON THE PART OF POTENTIAL DONORS TO INCREASE
ASSISTANCE TO EGYPT IN ITS ECONOMIC RECOVERY.
AMBASSADOR EILTS ALSO REPORTED YOUR THOUGHTS OF DEVELOP-
ING AN ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
GERMANY. MY GOVERNMENT HAS ALREADY BEEN IN TOUCH WITH
FOREIGN MINISTER GENSCHER ON YOUR IDEA OF A GERMAN
FINANCIAL ADVISOR. AMBASSADOR EILTS WILL REPORT TO YOU
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IN DETAIL ABOUT OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH OUR GERMAN FRIENDS.
HE WILL ALSO INFORM YOU ABOUT OUR CONTINUING CONTACTS
WITH OTHER FRIENDLY GOVERNMENTS TO ASSURE PRIORITY
ATTENTION TO EGYPT'S NEEDS. WE SHALL CONTINUE THESE
EFFORTS AND AT THE SAME TIME LOOK WITH YOU FOR WAYS TO
MAKE OUR DWN HELP TO EGYPT MORE TIMELY AND MORE EFFECTIVE.
CONCERNING OVERALL UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE MIDDLE
EAST, YOU CAN BE CERTAIN THAT I WILL EMPHASIZE TO
PRESIDENT-ELECT CARTER OUR FIRM CONVICTION THAT THE PUR-
SUIT OF A JUST AND DURABLE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST SHOULD
HAVE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NEED
FOR FURTHER MOVEMENT TOWARD THIS OBJECTIVE IN THE MONTHS
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ADMINISTRATION THE IMPORTANCE OF SEIZING UPON THE CUR-
RENTLY FAVORABLE CLIMATE.
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WARMEST PERSONAL WISHES, RECALLING WITH UTMOST PLEASURE
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OUR MENORABLE MEETINGS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SINCERELY
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