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3 6 ARCHIVES "HAFIONAL SERVICE" RECARDS ASD got COI SECURITY INFORMATION - 7 - 13. It is recognized that EGYPT intentions with respect to the degree of its participation in the ADMIN of the Sudan during PD between recognition of the title and self-determination are in doubt. However, firm insistence on arrangements which will avoid disruption of the GEN pattern of the ADMIN in the Sudan, present plans for self-government, and the absence of any definite EGYPT program for the Sudan SHLD serve to minimize the risks involved in recognition, provided the PD prior to self-determination is not long. 14. Since it is important that a settlement with Egypt be achieved as soon as possible, especially in view of EGYPT elections now set for May 18, and since the new Sudanese Cabinet and Parliament will not be established until some time during the summer, time will not allow consultation with the Sudanese through the means recently suggested by the UK. 15. It is believed that other adequate means exist to discuss the question of the title with the Sudanese if such discussions are considered essential to honor UK promises and minimize public disturbances in the Sudan. Such means might be rapid and informal discussions with members of the Legislative Assembly and other POLIT leaders in Khartoum. Provided the necessary instructions are given to the Sudan Administration, it SHLD prove possible to explain adequately to the Sudanese the symbolic nature of the title and the fact that its recognition WLD be conditioned on agreement by Egypt to the exercise by the Sudanese of full, free and prompt self-determination. 16. While disturbances in the Sudan are possible FOL recognition of the title, it is within the power of the Sudan GOVT to minimize the possibility and to deal TOD FERMATIO

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