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letter
Yahya Khan to the President
10/1/69
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E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
financial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material.
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Ltr to President Nixon regarding
1 Oct 69
need for wheat
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reply to above letter
13 Nov 69
3.
Ltrs to President Yaha Khan
3 E 20 Dec 69
(4936)
4.
Responses to above ltrs
17 Jan 70
5.
Ltr to President Nixon
7 May 70
w/reply
16 Jun 70
6.
Ltr to Yaha Khan
15 Oct 70
(Wrap up of Pakistan Arms Deal)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 15, 1970
Dear Mr. President:
The patience you have shown in connection with the protracted
review of our military supply policy has been very much
appreciated. Our deliberations have taken even longer than
anticipated and have involved a number of difficult considera-
tions. One of the problems, as I have explained before, has
been the current mood of our Congress toward military
assistance and involvement abroad.
Despite these problems, I have tried to be as responsive as
possible to Pakistan's requests, in keeping with my assurance
to you in Lahore that I would see what could be done to be
helpful. I was pleased that Ambassador Farland was able to
discuss these matters with you informally on June 20 and again
last month before returning home on leave, and I had a good
talk with him while he was here. Since then the necessary
Congressional consultations have been completed and we are
now able to move ahead.
In specific terms, I am pleased to confirm that we are prepared to
sell Pakistan on this one occasion the following items which
your military authorities have requested from us: six replace-
ment fighter interceptor aircraft or, as an alternative, twelve
interceptor aircraft of a different model if Pakistan transfers
the remaining aircraft in the squadron concerned; seven
replacement medium bomber aircraft; 300 armored personnel
carriers; and four maritime patrol aircraft. Our diplomatic
mission in Pakistan is prepared to discuss this offer in greater
detail with you or your associates, and our respective military
representatives can proceed with arrangements.
In addition to the aforementioned items, which are in the
"lethal" category, I have asked our people to move as promptly
and sympathetically as possible on pending requests by your
military authorities to purchase various non-lethal items such
as light aircraft, transport aircraft, jeeps and trucks. We are
doing our best to be responsive on such items.
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I recognize that the equipment to be provided does not cover
some of your requests but I hope you will consider this offer
as reflecting my sincere desire to be of assistance to Pakistan.
As you know from our talk in Lahore, I have had a long
personal association with your country and am anxious to
ensure that our relations remain on a close and cordial basis.
In closing, let me express my admiration for the great skill
you have shown in leading Pakistan through a difficult transi-
tion period. In your determination to see Pakistan safely and
peacefully through this transition, you have demonstrated
statesmanship, courage and sensitivity to the special conditions
facing your country and the aspirations of your people. You
have my warm good wishes in your great endeavor.
I am now looking forward with great pleasure to our meeting
here in Washington and wish you a safe and comfortable
journey.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION 22729
Hairy to
SECRET/NODIS
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
October 15, 1970 Hale
FROM:
Harold H. Saunders 78l
SUBJECT: Presidential Letter to Wrap Up Pakistan Arms Deal
Attached is a final formality in wrapping up the Pakistan arms
deal- - - a letter to President Yahya confirming the secret message
that was passed in June.
The timing relevant to delivery of this letter is as follows:
- If it could be signed today, it could be delivered in
Rawalpindi tomorrow before President Yahya leaves.
-- If there is a slight slippage beyond today, it might be
delivered Saturday morning in Karachi.
-- Next it might be passed to Yahya in London or even
be delivered when he arrives in New York.
Recommendation: That you sign the attached memo to the President.
SECRET/NODIS
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION 22729
SECRET/NODIS
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger *
SUBJECT: Formally Confirming the Pakistan Arms Deal
All of the steps but one have now been taken to wrap up the arms sale
to Pakistan which you directed. That one remaining step is a formal
confirmation from you to President Yahya.
You may recall that, when you authorized Ambassador Farland to
inform President Yahya very confidentially in June before his trip to
Moscow, the Ambassador was instructed to tell him that we still had
to consult with the Congress before we could formally confirm these
arrangements. The Ambassador was instructed to inform President
Yahya that this confirmation would come in a letter from you. The
Congressional consultations have been completed, and the Indians
and Pakistanis have been informed. Discussions between U.S. and
Pakistani military experts are already in train on the details of the
deal. Secretary Rogers now recommends (Tab B) that your letter
be sent to President Yahya before he leaves Pakistan on his way to
New York and Washington so that the last action promised in connection
with your June offer will have been completed before you see him.
You should be aware that the Pakistanis are already attempting to
broaden the list of equipment and are also asking credit (your approval
was for a cash sale). You may hear both of these requests from
President Yahya himself, although he may decide just to thank you for
what you have been able to provide at this stage and leave the pressure
to lower levels of his government. What the suggested letter to
President Yahya does is to confirm the precise package which you
authorized and on which key members of the Congress were briefed.
The generally mild Congressional reaction to date seems to result in
part from the limited and one-time nature of the package.
Even if you wish at some later stage to broaden our military
relationship with Pakistan, it would seem desirable to complete the
record of this transaction in terms of exactly what has been offered
to Pakistan and what has been told to the Congress. That would, of
course, require a further decision.
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Secretary Rogers urges that this letter be delivered to President Yahya
before he leaves Pakistan Friday night. There is some value in getting
this behind us if you can conveniently sign this letter in time.
Recommendation: That you sign the letter at Tab A. [Mr. Keogh has
cleared.
]
HAR fro Peres
SECRET/NODIS
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
S/S 13751
October 13, 1970
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Military Sales Offer to Pakistan
As you may recall, Ambassador Farland on June 20 conveyed
informally to President Yahya your decision to sell some military
aircraft and armored personnel carriers to Pakistan as a one-time
exception to our arms embargo. We have now completed the necessary
follow-up steps including briefing the Congress in detail and in-
forming the Indians in general terms.
Reactions to the Decision
Congressional reaction has been restrained, although some
further Congressional interest may be generated by critical press
commentary here and in India and by the visit of an Indian Par-
liamentary delegation to Washington from October 12-17. On the
Indian side there has been an anticipatedly sharp reaction. Indian
officials have formally protested our decision strongly and we can
expect further criticism when the Indian Parliament reconvenes in
mid-November. We have also told the Pakistanis we are now ready
to move ahead with the sales offer and they have been understandably
pleased. The Pakistan press has played the story generally straight,
under low-key guidance from the Foreign Office, and has refrained
from editorializing.
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Formal Confirmation of Sales Offer
In my memorandum of June 4, I recommended that, if you de-
cided to offer an arms package to Pakistan, you confirm your
decision by letter to President Yahya after we had consulted the
Congress and informed the Indians. I think it is important that
you send that message to President Yahya before he leaves for the
United States in about five days. We have received indications
that Yahya may try to expand the scope of our offer and it there-
fore seems prudent to confirm it in writing before he arrives.
Recommendation
I therefore recommend that you approve a message along the
lines of the enclosed draft to be cabled to our Embassy in
Rawalpindi for delivery to Yahya by our Charge d'Affaires,
followed by presentation of the signed original by Ambassador
Farland after his and Yahya's return to Pakistan.
William P. Rogers
Enclosure:
Suggested letter.
SECRET
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Draft Letter to President Yahya
Dear Mr. President:
I very much appreciate the patience you have shown in connection
with the protracted review of our military supply policy. Our delib-
erations have taken even longer than I had anticipated when I wrote
you on December 20 and have involved a number of difficult considera-
tions. One of the problems, I must say in all candor, has been the
current mood of our Congress toward military assistance and involve-
ment abroad.
Despite these problems, I have tried to be as responsive as
possible to Pakistan's requests, in keeping with my assurance to
you in Lahore that I would see what could be done to be helpful.
I was pleased that Ambassador Farland was able to discuss these
matters with you informally on June 20 and again last month before
returning home on leave. Since then the necessary Congressional
consultations have been completed and we are now able to move ahead.
In specific terms, although we are retaining our basic policy,
as a special exception on this one occasion I am pleased to confirm
that we are prepared to sell Pakistan the following items which
your military authorities have requested from us: six replacement
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fighter interceptor aircraft or, as an alternative, twelve
interceptor aircraft of a different model on the understanding
that Pakistan transfers the remaining aircraft in the squadron
concerned; seven replacement medium bomber aircraft; 300 armored
personnel carriers; and four maritime patrol aircraft. Our
diplomatic mission in Pakistan will be prepared to discuss this
offer in greater detail with you or your associates, and our
respective military representatives can proceed with arrange-
ments.
In addition to the aforementioned items, which are in the
"lethal" category, I have asked our people to move as promptly
and sympathetically as possible on pending requests by your
military authorities to purchase various non-lethal items such
as light aircraft, transport aircraft, jeeps and trucks. We are
doing our best to be responsive on such items.
I recognize that the equipment we would provide does not
cover some of your requests but I hope you will consider this
offer as reflecting my sincere desire to be of assistance to
Pakistan. As you know from our talk in Lahore, I have had a long
SECRET
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personal association with your country and am anxious to en-
sure that our relations remain on a close and cordial basis.
In closing, let me express my admiration for the great
skill you have shown in leading Pakistan through a difficult
transition period. Your determination to hold nationwide
elections, to be followed by the framing of a new constitution
and installation of a civilian government, has demonstrated
statesmanship, courage and sensitivity to the special conditions
facing Pakistan and the aspirations of its people. You have
my warm good wishes in your great endeavor.
I am now looking forward with great pleasure to our meeting
next week here in Washington and wish you a safe and comfortable
journey.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
His Excellency
General Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan,
President of Pakistan.
SECRET
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. President:
The patience you have shown in connection with the protracted
review of our military supply policy has been very much
appreciated. Our deliberations have taken even longer than
anticipated and have involved a number of difficult considera-
tions. One of the problems, as I have explained before, has
been the current mood of our Congress toward military
assistance and involvement abroad.
Despite these problems, I have tried to be as responsive as
possible to Pakistan's requests, in keeping with my assurance
to you in Lahore that I would see what could be done to be
helpful. I was pleased that Ambassador Farland was able to
discuss these matters with you informally on June 20 and again
last month before returning home on leave, and I had a good
talk with him while he was here. Since then the necessary
Congressional consultations have been completed and we are
now able to move ahead.
In specific terms, although we are retaining our basic policy,
as a special exception on this one occasion I am pleased to
confirm that we are prepared to sell Pakistan the following
items which your military authorities have requested from us:
six replacement fighter interceptor aircraft or, as an alter-
native, twelve interceptor aircraft of a different model if
Pakistan transfers the remaining aircraft in the squadron
concerned; seven replacement medium bomber aircraft; 300
armored personnel carriers; and four maritime patrol aircraft.
Our diplomatic mission in Pakistan is prepared to discuss this
offer in greater detail with you or your associates, and our
respective military representatives can proceed with arrange-
ments.
In addition to the aforementioned items, which are in the
"lethal" category, I have asked our people to move as promptly
and sympathetically as possible on pending requests by your
military authorities to purchase various non-lethal items such
as light aircraft, transport aircraft, jeeps and trucks. We are
doing our best to be responsive on such items.
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THE WHITE HCUSE
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1970
Dear Mr. President:
I share your concern over recent trends in the Arab-
Israeli dispute, voiced in the letter of May 7 which you
sert me jointly with the Shah of Tran and the President
of Turkey.
You asked that the influence of the United States be
exercised toward achieving the full implementation of
all the provisions of the UN Security Council Resolution
of November 22, 1967. Since the outset of my adminis-
tration, the United States has worked vigorously to
promote a comprehensive settlement on the basis of the
November 1967 resolution. A just and enduring settle-
me at of the Arab-Israeli problem is essential not only
for the parties but also for the peace of the region and
the world. To this end we have been in continuous
consultation with the other majo1 powers and with the
parties directly concerned.
The expression of your concern :s particularly welcome
at this time in view of the recently increased military
involvement of certain outside elements in the Arab-Israel
dispute. In contrast, the U.S. has acted with deliberate
restraint. The implications of this outside involvement
for the entire region of the Middle East are a matter of
ser ous concern to all of us.
I believe that countries of the region, like yours, can add
an influential voice to encourage the necessary mutual
accommodation by the parties directly concerned. The
infl exible positions of both sides are roadblocks to peace,
contributing both to escalation of violence and to increased
danger of great power confrontat on in the Eastern
Mediterranean area.
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The seriousness of the situation suggests that each of us
redouble his efforts with parties to the dispute so that they
will make the compromises necessary if a peaceful settle-
ment is to be attained. I assure you. we will not be found
wanting in this respect. I hope that our governments will
continue in close cooperation on this serious situation.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
His Excellency
General Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION 10396
June 12, 1970
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
HK
SUBJECT:
Reply to Mid-East Letter from Turkish, Iranian,
Pakistani Heads of State
Just before you met with the CENTO foreign ministers, Presidents
Yahya and Sunay and the Shah had jointly sent you and Chairman
Kosygin a letter urging renewed efforts to achieve an Arab-Israeli
settlement. They were meeting in Turley in the context of their
organization for Regional Cooperation for Development. Their letter
(Tab D) focussed on the need for Israeli withdrawal--but in the context
of full peace as outlined in the November 1967 UN Resolution.
Your replies (Tabs A, B, C) agree with their feeling that the need for
a settlement is urgent, regrets that the USSR has not reciprocated U.S.
restraint and urges that efforts be renewed to persuade the parties to
the dispute to show the flexibility necessary to negotiate a settlement.
Kosygin's reply (Tab E) calls for Israeli withdrawal, blames Israel
("supported by certain circles in the West") for frustrating all efforts
at a political settlement, explains Soviet assistance to the Arabs in
defending their "legitimate national rights"and says the USSR is con-
sistently working for an early settlement.
Recommendation: That you sign the very similar replies at Tabs A,
B, C. [Texts cleared with Mr. Keogh. ]
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION
10396
CONFIDENTIAL
June 1, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
FROM:
Harold H. Saunders The
SUBJECT: President's Reply to Yahya, Sunay, Shah on Mid-East
(TAD)
You sent the joint letter from the Shah, Sunay and Yahya to the
President in connection with his meeting with the CENTO foreign
ministers. (Tabi
Recommendation: That you send the attached memo to him
recommending replies. (Tab A,B,C)
Has Sises seen + approved?
Madinesign
Yescey
chicked
w/lts
V/R
HK
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[May 7, 1970]
The Honourable Mr. Richard Nixon
President of the United States of America
Washington, D. C.
Excellency,
We, the Heads of States and Governments of Iran,
Turkey and Pakistan have met and discussed among other
questions of common concern to us, the problem of the
conflict in the Middle East.
The continued deterioration in the situation in
the Middle East has caused us grave concern. We
apprehend that a point of no return may soon be reached
in the escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Together
with other heads of states and governments, we had
addressed our appeal at Rabat to all members of the
international community, especially the great powers,
to intensify individual and collective efforts to
secure speedy withdrawal of Israel's military forces
from the territories occupied by it in June 1967,
within the framework of the full implementation of all
the provisions of the Security Council Resolution of
22 November 1967. The need for this action has been
rendered even more urgent since then. We are convinced
that it will create an appropriate atmosphere in the
region leading to an eventual peaceful settlement. We,
therefore, urge Your Excellency to exercise the undeniably
great influence of your country towards that objective.
For your information we may add that we are addressing
His Excellency Mr. Alexis Kosygin, Chairman of the Council
of Ministers of the U.S.S.R., on similar lines.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of our
high esteem and regards.
(signed)
Mohammad Reza Pahlevi
Cevdet Sunay
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
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KOSYGIN REPLY
On May 20, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR
Alexei Kosygin has sent the following reply message to the Shah of
Iran, the President of Turkey and the President of Pakistan:
"I thank you for your message of May 7, 1970, with which you deemed
it necessary to approach the Soviet Government.
"The Government of the USSR shares the concern and anxiety,
expressed by you, at the present day alarming situation in the Middle
East. We agree with the demand, expressed by you, that it is necessary
to have undelayed withdrawal of the Israeli armed forces from the Arab
territories, occupied by them in June 1967. This would be in full com-
pliance with all provisions of the Security Council resolution of
November 22, 1967.
"It has to be stated with regret that there are still serious obstacles on
the road towards relaxation of the tension and towards establishment of
a lasting peace in the Middle East. It is well known that the Israeli
Government frustrates all the efforts aimed at a political settlement of
the Middle East crisis. Supported and encouraged by certain circles in
the West, the Israeli Government is trying to act 'from the position of
strength, makes barbarous raids at civilian objects of neighbouring Arab
states. Contrary to the Security Council's decision of November 22, 1967,
the Israeli Government still avoids making a clear-cut statement on with-
drawal of its troops from all Arab territories, occupied in 1967, and also
on its agreement to comply with other provisions of the above mentioned
Security Council resolution.
"The Soviet Union is consistently working to have the earliest political
settlement in the Middle East. We are rendering to the Arab states,
victims of the Israeli aggression, an extensive assistance so as they
could successfully defend their legitimate national rights. We intend to
continue exerting our efforts in this direction with the aim of settlement
of the Middle East conflict on the basis of compliance with all provisions
of the Security Council resolution of November 22, 1967.
"The Soviet Government hopes that Iran, Turkey and Pakistan, interested
as they are in the normalization of the situation in the Middle East, will
continue their efforts toward establishment, at long last, of a stable and
just peace in that area. "
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
S/S - 7320
May 20, 1970
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Reply to Turkish, Iranian, Pakistani
Heads of State
On May 7 the Presidents of Turkey and Pakistan and
the Shah of Iran sent a joint letter to the President
urging further U.S. efforts to bring about an Arab-Israel
peace settlement. The text is enclosed.
We are enclosing proposed drafts for the President's
reply. In the drafts we suggest that the President call
on Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan themselves to make known
their feeling of urgency concerning an Arab-Israel
settlement directly to the parties to the conflict.
In doing so we have had in mind Turkey's and Iran's
ties with Arab states and with Israel, and Pakistan's
close connections with Arab countries and support for
their positions.
Theortore L. Eliot
Theodore L. Eliot, Jr.
Executive Secretary
Enclosures:
1. Draft reply to the Shah of Iran
2. Draft reply to the President of Turkey
3. Draft reply to the President of Pakistan
4. Letter from Heads of State
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not automatically declassified.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PROPOSED REPLY TO THE SHAH OF IRAN
Your Imperial Majesty:
I share your concern over recent trends in the
Arab-Israeli dispute, voiced in the letter of May 7 which
you sent me jointly with President Sunay of Turkey and
President Yahya Khan of Pakistan.
You asked that the influence of the United States
be exercised toward achieving the full implementation of
all the provisions of the UN Security Council Resolution
of November 22, 1967. Since the outset of my administra-
tion, the United States has worked vigorously to promote
a comprehensive settlement on the basis of the November
1967 resolution. A just and enduring settlement of the
Arab-Israel problem is essential not only for the parties
but also for the peace of the region and the world. To
this end we have been in continuous consultation with the
other major powers and with the parties directly concerned.
His Imperial Majesty
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi,
Shahanshah of Iran,
Tehran.
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The expression of your concern is particularly
welcome at this time in view of the recently increased
military involvement of the Soviet Union in the Arab-Israel
dispute. In contrast, the U.S. has acted with restraint in
the hope that it would be reciprocated. We deeply regret
that this has not been the case. The implications of Soviet
involvement for the entire region of the Middle East are a
matter of serious concern to all of us.
I believe that countries of the region, like yours,
can add an influential voice to encourage the necessary
mutual accommodation between parties directly concerned by
advocating modification in the inflexible positions of both
sides which constitute a roadblock to peace and contribute
to escalation of violence.
The seriousness of the situation suggests that each of
us redouble his efforts with parties to the dispute so that
they will make the compromises necessary if a peaceful
settlement is to be attained. I assure you we will not be
found wanting in this respect. I hope that our governments
will continue in close cooperation on this serious situation.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
Richard Nixon
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PROPOSED REPLY TO TURKISH PRESIDENT
Dear Mr. President:
I share your concern over recent trends in the
Arab-Israeli dispute, voiced in the letter of May 7
which you sent me jointly with the Shah of Iran and
the President of Pakistan.
You asked that the influence of the United States
be exercised toward achieving the full implementation
of all the provisions of the UN Security Council
Resolution of November 22, 1967. Since the outset
of my administration, the United States has worked
vigorously to promote a comprehensive settlement on
the basis of the November 1967 resolution. A just
and enduring settlement of the Arab-Israeli problem
is essential not only for the parties but also for
the peace of the region and the world. To this end
we have been in continuous consultation with the
other major powers and with the parties directly
concerned.
His Excellency
Cevdet Sunay,
President of the Republic of Turkey,
Ankara.
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The expression of your concern is particularly
welcomed at this time in view of the recently increased
military involvement of the Soviet Union in the Arab-
Israeli dispute. In contrast, the U.S. has acted
with restraint. The implications of these Soviet
initiatives for the entire region of the Middle East
are a matter of serious concern to all of us.
I believe that countries of the region, especially
yours, drawing on its historic association with this
troubled area, can add an influential voice to encourage
the necessary mutual accommodation by the parties directly
concerned. The inflexible positions of both sides are
a roadblock to peace, contributing both to escalation
of violence and the growth of Soviet influence in the
Middle East.
The seriousness of the situation suggests that
each of us redouble his efforts with parties to the
dispute so that they will make the compromises
necessary if a peaceful settlement is to be attained.
I assure you we will not be found wanting in this
respect. I believe that our two governments through
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continued close contact and cooperation on this
serious situation can contribute to the attainment
of a just solution.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
Richard Nixon
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PROPOSED REPLY TO
THE PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN
Dear Mr. President:
I share your concern over recent trends in the
Arab-Israeli dispute, voiced in the letter of May 7
which you sent me jointly with the Shah of Iran and
the President of Turkey.
You asked that the influence of the United States
be exercised toward achieving the full implementation
of all the provisions of the UN Security Council
Resolution of November 22, 1967. Since the outset of
my administration, the United States has worked
vigorously to promote a comprehensive settlement on
the basis of the November 1967 resolution. A just and
enduring settlement of the Arab-Israel problem is
essential not only for the parties but also for the
peace of the region and the world. To this end we
have been in continuous consultation with the other
major powers and with the parties directly concerned.
The expression of your concern is particularly
welcome at this time in view of the recently increased
His Excellency
General Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan,
President of Pakistan,
Rawalpindi.
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military involvement of certain outside elements in the
Arab-Israel dispute. In contrast, the U.S. has acted
with deliberate restraint. The implications of this
outside involvement for the entire region of the Middle
East are a matter of serious concern to all of us.
I believe that countries of the region, like yours,
can add an influential voice to encourage the necessary
mutual accommodation by the parties directly concerned.
The inflexible positions of both sides are roadblocks
to peace, contributing both to escalation of violence
and to increased danger of great power confrontation
in the Eastern Mediterranean area.
The seriousness of the situation suggests that
each of us redouble his efforts with parties to the
dispute so that they will make the compromises necessary
if a peaceful settlement is to be attained. I assure
you we will not be found wanting in this respect. I
hope that our governments will continue in close
cooperation on this serious situation.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
Richard Nixon
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[May 7, 1970]
The Honourable Mr. Richard Nixon
President of the United States of America
Washington, D. C.
Excellency,
We, the Heads of States and Governments of Iran,
Turkey and Pakistan have met and discussed among other
questions of common concern to us, the problem of the
conflict in the Middle East.
The continued deterioration in the situation in
the Middle East has caused us grave concern. We
apprehend that a point of no return may soon be reached
in the escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Together
with other heads of states and governments, we had
addressed our appeal at Rabat to all members of the
international community, especially the great powers,
to intensify individual and collective efforts to
secure speedy withdrawal of Israel's military forces
from the territories occupied by it in June 1967,
within the framework of the full implementation of all
the provisions of the Security Council Resolution of
22 November 1967. The need for this action has been
rendered even more urgent since then. We are convinced
that it will create an appropriate atmosphere in the
region leading to an eventual peaceful settlement. We,
therefore, urge Your Excellency to exercise the undeniably
great influence of your country towards that objective.
For your information we may add that we are addressing
His Excellency Mr. Alexis Kosygin, Chairman of the Council
of Ministers of the U.S.S.R., on similar lines.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of our
high esteem and regards.
(signed)
Mohammad Reza Pahlevi
Cevdet Sunay
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
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ACTION
SECRET
January 28, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
FROM:
Harold H. Saunders Hal
SUBJECT: Reply from President Yahya
Ambassador Hilaly has delivered to me President Yahya's response
to President Nixon's general letter. Hilaly said he had no special
reason to impose on your time.
Hilaly did, however, make two points with reference to your earlier
exchanges with him:
1.
A date for Chou En-Lai's visit to Pakistan is expected
to be set soon.
2.
He asked whether you have any reaction to the Warsaw
exchange which it would be useful for him to pass to President
Yahya.
Tell him I'll fill him in next time I see him
Other
Recommendations:
1.
That you send the attached memo to the President for
his information. Dene FK
2.
That you authorize sending a copy of Yahya's reply to
State for information.
Approve
Disapprove
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January 31, 1970
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger H
SUBJECT:
Reply from President Yahya Khan
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President Yahya has sent the attached reply to your general Qetter.
His response is in the same spirit of a general exchange of views as
your letter to him. In brief, he covers these points:
1.
Pakistan's vital concern in Asian stability.
2. His wish for success in U.S. efforts to develop a
meaningful dialogue with China.
3. Pakistan's encouragement for our efforts for peace in the
Mid-East, opposition to use of force to gain territory and belief
that a lasting settlement must take into account the interests of
the Palestinian Arabs.
4. Pleasure in U.S. Pakistani bilateral relations and appre-
ciation for your prompt action on food shipments.
5. Need to press urgently toward a decision on military
supply policy.
6. Appreciation for your November 3 speech.
No reply now is necessary, but I shall keep my eyes open for a natural
opportunity to continue this exchange.
The military supply question is ready for NSC discussion at the next
opportunity.
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PRESIDENT'S HOUSE,
RAWALPINDI.
From: General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan,
H.Pk., H.J.
19 January 1970
Dear Mr President,
Thank you very much for your letter of the 20th December
in which you have reviewed developments in Asia and the Middle
East since we had the pleasure of welcoming you in our midst
last summer. I am glad that the process of personal exchange
of views started in Lahore is being kept up through
correspondence.
As you very well know, Mr President, in our situation
and because also of the imperatives of our ideology, we cannot
but be vitally concerned in the peace, stability and progress
of Asia. We welcome all developments and initiatives which
hold promise of promoting these objectives, and are heartened
by your own and your great country's continuing interest in
them.
It is our belief that a meaningful dialogue between the
United States and China could help reduce tensions and serve
the cause of peace. We wish you success in your efforts in
this direction.
We have watched with great interest your Administration's
efforts to break the deadlock in the Middle East and to bring
lasting peace and stability to this deeply troubled area.
Pakistan's strong opposition to the use of force to gain
territory is well-known. So is its unstinted support for the
exercise of the right of self-determination by all peoples.
We hope, Mr President, that your great country will be able to
exercise its tremendous influence to bring about a lasting
settlement in the region which conforms to the principles of
the United Nations Charter and is consistent with the dignity
and honour of the Arab people. It is our belief that, judging
by the experience of the last 22 years, any settlement which
fails to take into account the interests and wishes of the
Palestinian Arabs will at best prove ephemeral and illusory.
The Security Council resolution of 22nd November 1967, provides
a basis acceptable to the Governments of the UAR and Jordan
on which a settlement can be worked out. It is not inconsis-
tent with the considerations I have set forth above. I very
much hope that the efforts made by your Government in that
direction will meet with success.
Happily relations between our two countries are, as you
said, going well. We are grateful for your personal interest
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which led to a smooth arrangement for PL-480 foodgrains
supplies. The uncertainty regarding the foreign aid
legislation is causing some anxiety to our planners, but
we are hoping that any cuts in new appropriations will not
be reflected pro-rata in our allocation which will be as
near as possible to the figure indicated to us last summer
during your and Secretary Rogers' visits.
You have referred, Mr President, to the delays in
reviewing your military supply policy. I feel that there is
need to press ahead urgently with this matter. For a decade
Pakistan had depended on the United States as its major,
rather sole, supplier of defence equipment. The ban imposed
more than four years ago has operated greatly to Pakistan's
disadvantage. As I explained to you, we have neither the
desire nor the capacity for an arms race with India, but
unless we have a minimum, credible deterrent, peace and
stability in the region are likely to be in jeopardy.
It was nice of you to send me a copy of your address
of the 3rd November on the Pursuit of Peace. This gave me
an opportunity to read it again in the background of the
highly favourable impact it has had on your countrymen.
There is a golf course here in Rawalpindi next to my
house, but it is not often that I can get to play a round.
At this rate, I am in danger of soon becoming an 'elder
statesman' of the game!
Yours sincerely,
thyough
His Excellency Mr Richard M. Nixon,
President of the United States of America,
The White House, WASHINGTON, D.C.
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WASHINGTON
December 20, 1969
Dear Mr. President:
Having enjoyed our all too brief talks in Lahore last summer,
I wanted to write you this letter as a further step in keeping
each other abreast of our thinking.
You will recall that one purpose of my Asian trip was to
dramatize that the United States will continue to have a major
interest in Asia beyond the period of the war in Vietnam.
My recent conversations with Prime Minister Sato are worth
mentioning as illustrative of how we intend to proceed, and I
thought you might be interested. As you know, we agreed to
look toward the reversion of Okinawa to the Japanese in 1972.
As a result we believe that a new relationship of mutual trust
and assistance has been created between our countries. We
share with the Japanese, and indeed with all Asians, a common
interest in peace, stability and material progress and remain
willing to help other governments achieve these goals.
The Middle East is another area where we are actively pur-
suing these objectives. My Administration decided last
February to play a more active role in helping to find a
peaceful settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict, and we are
continuing this effort. We have been accused by both sides
of taking a partisan position. This reflects the balanced
nature of our approach as well as the complexity of the
subject. The essence of our position is that there will be
no peace unless there is a territorial settlement that each side
sees as fair and that there will be no territorial settlement
unless both sides feel secure in the peace arrangements.
You know of my interest in trying to bring about a more
meaningful dialogue with Chinese leaders. This is a slow
process at best, but I have not abandoned it. As you know,
we are exploring the possibilities of contacts.
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It is good to see that relations between our countries are
going well. The United States has a deep interest in the
stability and progress of South Asia and we remain willing
to help when we can. Our military supply policy review has
not moved as quickly as I anticipated when I spoke with you.
However, it is now scheduled for discussion in our National
Security Council shortly, and I can assure you that your views
are being given full consideration.
It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed my token of appre-
ciation for your fine hospitality during my visit last summer.
I hope that your golf game is providing some needed re-
laxation. Let's compare scores sometime!
I would like to continue our exchange of views and hope you
will feel free to write from time to time.
Sincerely,
Raily they
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi
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December 15, 1969
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
K
sh DEC 20 1969
SUBJECT: Correspondence with Foreign Leaders
You have indicated your desire to correspond from time to time with
major foreign leaders (Tab C).
Attached at Tab B is a schedule of letters, to be written through early
March. The individuals include those you have singled out personally,
plus some other likely candidates. I expect the list may change a bit
in time; depending on circumstances, we may want to move certain
individuals up or put others on.
Attached at Tab A is a letter for your signature to President Yahya
Khan of Pakistan. Inter alia, the letter:
-- Reiterates your interest in Asia within the conceptual approach
you outlined last summer, emphasizing Asian governments
and peoples should determine their own future.
-- Brings Yahya abreast of your discussions with Prime Minister
Sato.
-- Expresses your concern about the Middle East situation and
reiterates our balanced attitude with respect to the interests
of both sides.
-- Notes your continued willingness to develop a dialogue with the
Chinese leaders.
-- Refers to forthcoming NSC consideration of South Asian military
supply policy.
-- Solicits a continuing exchange of views.
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Dear Mr. President:
It was most interesting to hear of your decision to hold
elections next year for a National Assembly to draw up
a now constitution for Pakistan as the basis for a return
to representative government. Given the economic, social
and political problems that you face, this is a courageous
decision worthy of high praise. In your address 1 recog-
nised a number of points which you made to me when we
had our friendly talks in Lahore last summer.
While I realise that these are the internal affairs of
Pakistan, 1 want you to have this personal note of encourage-
ment and to know that I appreciate the difficulty of the
decision you made. Your progress will be of great interest
to me.
It is pleasant to know that you enjoyed my token of
appreciation for your fine hospitality during my all too
brief visit to Pakistan. I hope your golf game is providing
some needed relaxation. Let's compare scores sometime!
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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SCHEDULE OF LETTERS
December 17
President Pompidou (France)
December 24
Pope (Vatican)
December 31
Prime Minister Wilson (UK)
January 7
Chancellor Brandt (Germany)
January 14
Prime Minister Sato (Japan)
January 21
Prime Minister Gorton (Australia)
January 29
Prime Minister DeJong (Netherlands)
February 4
President Suharto (Indonesia)
February 11
Prime Minister Trudeau (Canada)
February 18
Shah of Iran
February 25
President Park (Korea)
March 4
President Bourguiba (Tunisia)
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December 10, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR
HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM
: Bill Watts
SUBJECT: Correspondence with
Foreign Leaders
Attached for your signature is a revised
memo for the President and letter to
President Yahya Khan of Pakistan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the attached memo to the
President.
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I wanted to muite your
Dear Mr. President:
this letter
Having enjoyed our all too brief talks in Lahore last summer,
I thought we might correspond as a further step in keeping
each other abreast of our thinking.
You will recall that one purpose of my Asian trip was to
dramatize that the United States will continue to have a major
interest in Asia far beyond the period of the war in Vietnam.
We intend to continue to play an active and energetic role,
because it is in our interest and because we want to help
where we can be constructive. As I told you, we seek only
to participate in Asia's future, We believe that, in the final
analysis, it is the Asian governments and peoples that should
determine their own futures.
My recent conversations with Prime Minister Sato are worth
mentioning as illustrative of how we intend to proceed, and I
thought you might be interested. As you know, we agreed to
look toward the reversion of Okinawa to the Japanese in 1972.
Our bases will remain and will continue to make a contribution
Asa
to the security of the area. Perhaps even more important,
New
however, is the new relationship of mutual trust and assistance
me
believe that we have created between our countries. We share with the
The a
Japanese, and indeed with all Asians, a common interest in
peace, stability and material progress and remain willing to
help other governments achieve these goals.
The Middle East is another area where we are actively pur-
suing these objectives. My Administration decided last
Lasheen
February to play a more active role in helping to find a
peaceful settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict, and we are
continuing this effort. We have no wish to dominate or inter
fere in the affairs of the countries and peoples of the Middle
East. But we also feel a strong responsibility to assure that
others do not do so either. We have been accused frequently
by both sides of taking a partisan position. This is simply not
balances
nature your
approach as well
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true. The essence of our position is that there will be no
peace unless there is a territorial settlement that each side
sees as fair and that there will be no territorial settlement
unless both sides feel secure in the peace arrangements.
You know of my interest in trying to bring about a more
meaningful dialogue with Chinese leaders. This is a slow
process at best, but I have not abandoned it. I am continuing
to seek means to make clear my interest. As yun kning
me are explaing the possibilities of contacts
It is good to see that relations between our countries are
going well. The United States has a deep interest in the
stability and progress of South Asia and we remain willing
to help when we can. Our military supply policy review has
not moved as quickly as I anticipated when I spoke with you.
However, it is now scheduled for discussion in our National
Security Council shortly, and I can assure you that your views
are being given full consideration. Incidentally, I have fol-
lowed your announcements on the recent political steps you
have taken with great interest and know from my own ex
perience just how difficult it is to make decisions of that
kind.
It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed my token of appre-
ciation for your fine hospitality during my visit last summer.
I hope that your golf game is providing some needed re-
laxation. Let's compare scores sometime!
I would like to continue our exchange of views and hope you
will feel free to write from time to time.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi
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Dear Mr. President:
Having enjoyed our all too brief talks in Lahore last
summer, I thought we might correspond as a further
step in keeping each other abreast of our thinking.
You will recall that one purpose of my Asian trip was
to dramatize that the United States will continue to have
a major interest in Asia far beyond the period of the war
in Vietnam. We intend to continue to play an active and
energetic role, because it is in our interest and because
we want to help where we can be constructive. As I told
you, we seek only to participate in Asia's future. We
believe that, in the final analysis, it is the Asian govern-
ments and peoples that should determine their own futures.
My recent conversations with Prime Minister Sato are
worth mentioning as illustrative of how we intend to
proceed, and I thought you might be interested. As you
know, we agreed to look toward the reversion of Okinawa
to the Japanese in 1972. Our bases will remain and will
continue to make a contribution to the security of the area.
Perhaps even more important, however, is the new
relationship of mutual trust and assistance that we have
created between our countries. We share with the Japanese,
and indeed with all Asians, a common interest in peace,
stability and material progress and remain willing to help
other governments achieve these goals.
The Middle East is another area where we are actively
pursuing these objectives. My Administration decided last
February to play a more active role in helping to find a
peaceful settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict, and we are
continuing this effort. We have no wish to dominate or
interfere in the affairs of the countries and peoples of the
Middle East. But we also feel a strong responsibility to
assure that others don
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Dear Mr. President:
It was most interesting to hear of your decision to hold
elections next year for a National Assembly to draw up
a new constitution for Pakistan as the basis for a return
to representative government. Given the economic, social
and political problems that you face, this is a courageous
decision worthy of high praise. In your address I recog-
nized a number of points which you made to me when we
had our friendly talks in Lahore last summer.
While I realize that these are the internal affairs of
Pakistan, I want you to have this personal note of encourage-
ment and to know that I appreciate the difficulty of the
decision you made. Your progress will be of great interest
to me.
It is pleasant to know that you enjoyed my token of
appreciation for your fine hospitality during my all too
brief visit to Pakistan. I hope your golf game is providing
some needed relaxation. Let's compare scores sometime!
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Dear Mr. President,
Having enjoyed our all too brief talks in Lahore
last summer, I thought I might follow up with
a short note from time to time to keep you
abreast of my thinking.
You will recall that a major purpose of my Asian
trip was to dramatize that the United States will
continue to have a major interest in Asia far
beyond the period of the war in Vietnam. We
intend to continue to play an active and energetic
role, because it is in our interest and because
we want to help where we can be constructive.
As I told you, we seek only to participate in
Asia's future for we believe that, in the final
analysis, it is the Asian governments and peoples
that should determine their own futures.
My recent conversations with Prime Minister
Sato are worth mentioning as illustrative of how
we intend to proceed, and I thought you might be
interested. We agreed to look toward the reversion
of Okinawa to the Japanese in 1972. The United
States does not have imperial ambitions and does
not want indefinitely to govern islands inhabited
by a million Japanese. The important thing about
the communique which Prime Minister Sato and I
endorsed is the recognition it gives to a new
relationship of mutual trust and assistance between
our countries. We share with the Japanese, and
indeed with all Asians, a common interest in
peace, stability and material progress and remain
willing to help other governments achieve these
goals.
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It is clear to me that you also share my concern
about the Middle East situation. My Administration
decided last February to play a more active role
in helping to find a peaceful settlement to the Arab-
Israeli conflict, and we are continuing this effort.
We have no wish to dominate or interfere in the
affairs of the countries and peoples of the Middle
East. But we also feel a strong responsibility to
assure that others do not do so either. We have
been accused frequently by both sides of taking
a partisan position. This is simply not true. The
essence of our position is that there will be no
peace unless there is a territorial settlement that
each side sees as fair and that there will be no
territorial settlement unless both sides feel secure
in the peace arrangements.
I have followed your recent announcements with
great interest and know from my own experience
what it means to make decisions of that kind.
It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed my
token of appreciation for your fine hospitality
during my visit last summer. I hope that your
golf game is providing some needed relaxation.
Let's compare scores sometime!
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi
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we mught correspond
Dear Mr. President,
1
Having enjoyed our all too brief talks in Lahore
last summer, I thought I might follow up with a
short note as a further step in keeping each other
abreast of our thinking.
2
You will recall that one purpose of my Asian trip
was to dramatize that the United States will con-
Perkaps even more important, however, is the
new relation relationship of mutual trust and assertance
tinue to have a major interest in Asia far beyond
that we have created between our countries.
the period of the war in Vietnam. We intend to
continue to play an active and energetic role,
because it is in our interest and because we
want to help where we can be constructive. As
I told you, we seek only to participate in Asia's
future. We believe that, in the final analysis, it
is the Asian governments and peoples that should
determine their own futures.
3
My recent conversations with Prime Minister Sato
are worth mentioning as illustrative of how we
intend to proceed, and I thought you might be
interested. We agreed to look toward the reversion
of Okinawa to the Japanese in 1972. The United
States does not have imperial ambitions and does
not want indefinitely to govern islands inhabited
by a million Japanese. The important thing about
the communique which Prime Minister Sato and I
endorsed is the recognition it gives to a new
relationship of mutual trust and assistance between
our countries. We share with the Japanese, and
indeed with all Asians, a common interest in peace,
stability and material progress and remain willing
to help other governments achieve these goals.
Our bases will meman and will centine to
make a contrabution to the security of the area.
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The middle Ed is an other area whene ine are
activity pensury these oly extimes
It is clear to me that you also share my concern
about the Middle East situation. My Administration
decided last February to play a more active role in
helping to find a peaceful settlement to the Arab-Israeli
conflict, and we are continuing this effort. We have
no wish to dominate or interfere in the affairs of the
countries and peoples of the Middle East. But we
also feel a strong responsibility to assure that others
do not do so either. We have been accused frequently
by both sides of taking a partisan position. This is
simply not true. The essence of our position is
that there will be no peace unless there is a terri-
torial settlement that each side sees as fair and
that there will be no territorial settlement unless
both sides feel secure in the peace arrangements.
I have followed your recent announcements with
great interest and know from my own experience
what it means to make decisions of that kind.
7
It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed my token
of appreciation for your fine hospitality during my
visit last summer. I hope that your golf game is
providing some needed relaxation. Let's compare
scores sometime!
8
I would like to continue our exchange of views and
hope you will feel free to write from time to time.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi
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You know of my interest in trying to bring about
a more meaningful dialogue with Chinese leaders. This is a slow process at
best, but I have not abandoned it. I am continuing to seek means to make X
clear my continuing interest and I am encouraged by the fact that the Chinese,
if they have not reacted, have at least not reacterd negatively.
Mr. Hockinson me a lease of and the letter. Mr.
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review has not moved as quickly
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discussion in our
It is good
xxxxxxxxxxx to see that relations between our coutries are going well.
The United States has a deep interest in the stability and progress of South Asia
and we remain willing to help when we can. Our military supply policy 1S currently
shortly, I can assure you that your view:
under intensive review by the National Security Council and/tkexexewsxtkatcxom & gexex
given
me are being/full consideration. We have been informed by the Government of Turkey
that they are now prepared to sell 100 M-47 tanks to you, and I have personally
part arrangement.
ordered that the proper steps be taken to complete our end of the deal so that the
tanks can get to you as soon as possible. Incidentally, I have followed your recent
recent political decisions steps you have taken
announcements on the return to democratic government with great interest and know
from my own experience just how difficult it really is to make decisions of that kind.
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WASHINGTON
December 3, 1969
ACTION
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
William Watts
SUBJECT: Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders
Attached sursed is a memorandum from you to the President, which covers
(1) a letter to President Yahya Khan and (2) a schedule of correspondence
with key foreign leaders through the end of February.
Your covering memo to the President includes a bit of background on
the Yahya letter, and also notes that the list of letters for the future
may change as circumstances dictate.
As we look ahead on this project, I can see three alternative ways of
handling the letter drafting:
1.
Drafting by NSC staff, without reference to or consultation
with the State Department.
2.
Drafting by NSC staff, with the appropriate staff officer
working with his counterpart in State.
3.
Drafting done by State, upon the basis of specific written
instructions from here, with review by the NSC staff man.
The logical way of handling the instructions would be by a
directive from me to Ted Eliot, enclosing the schedule
being sent to the President. When that expires, a new
schedule could be worked up jointly.
AL Harg niforms me Answeshing apriste sta at
I strongly prefer option 3. State will know about the project anyway,
and will want to be in the act; it will have useful inputs to make; it has
more manpower to assign to the task; and we will maintain full control
through the review process. Homened, in vaw 8 gmi
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Recommendation:
W
That you sign the attached memorandum to the President (Tab I).
Approve
Disapprove
2.
That you unwithand authorize me to send a directive to Eliot, forwarding
unwell
the proposed schedule, and tasking State with future letter
drafting.
Approve
Disapprove
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WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT: Correspondence with Foreign Leaders
You have indicated your desire to correspond from time to time with
major foreign leaders (Tab C).
Attached at Tab B is a schedule of letters, to be written through the
end of February. The individuals include those you have singled out
personally, plus some other likely candidates. I expect the list may
change a bit in time; depending on circumstances, we may want to
move certain individuals up or put others on.
Attached at Tab A is a letter for your signature to President Yahya
Khan of Pakistan. As you know, President Yahya has announced as
timetable for moving his country toward democratic government. His
announcement seems to reflect a sincere desire to return the military
to the barracks and to transfer the reins to popularly elected govern-
ment. Given Pakistan's turbulent political history and the country's
intense and conflicting economic and social pressures, there is no
assurance that Yahya will be able to carry through with his plans. If
the going gets too rough, he may well be tempted to revert to stern
military rule.
At this point, more than anything else, Yahya would probably appreciate
reassurance that he has made the right decision. Neither the Soviets
or the Communist Chinese -- the other great powers with a stake in
Pakistan's future -- will be happy about this move and may even counsel
that he has made a mistake. A brief personal letter from you applauding
in a low-key manner Yahya's difficult decision would be well received.
The attached is drafted to avoid any appearance of your looking over
his shoulder; it is simply to tell him you are aware that he has made a
difficult decision. The letter has been cleared with Jim Keogh.
Eluteratia The litter states:
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Recommendation: That you approve and sign the letter from you to
President Yahya at Tab A which is not to be publicly released. Rapy
will me purnished 8 Runtong Rigno
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WASHINGTON
November 13, 1969
CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Mr. President:
I am glad that my government has been able to act
promptly in response to the foodgrain shortage in
East Pakistan described in your letter.
As you have now been informed, the United States
Government is prepared to negotiate a PL-480 agree-
ment of one million tons of wheat for your country. In
order to act as quickly as possible, arrangements are
already being made for advance shipment of up to
500, 000 tons of wheat under a reimbursable letter of
credit. I hope this action will have a sharp impact on
rising grain prices in East Pakistan and will accelerate
the arrival of our initial grain shipments.
Once specific terms of an agreement are reached,
shipments will continue up to a total of 800, 000 tons.
Then together our governments will review Pakistan's
requirements in the early part of the next calendar year.
The rapid strides Pakistan is making in foodgrain pro-
duction are encouraging. We recognize that during the
current transition period, as Pakistan moves from heavy
dependence on food aid to meeting her own requirements,
PL-480 foodgrain assistance may be needed. The United
States stands ready to help when it can.
It is always good to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Richard nifor
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT: Reply to President Yahya
You will recall that President Yahya had a letter to you
delivered here on October 10 urging prompt action on
Pakistan's request for one million tons of grain under
PL-480 (Tab B).
You have now approved that program, and arrangements
for shipment of the grain are already being made. The
only action now needed to complete this exercise is to
reply directly to President Yahya's letter.
Recommendation: That you sign the letter at Tab A.
approved by Kumaris
for President.
VO
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TOP SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT: Reply to President Yahya
You will recall that President Yahya had a letter to you
delivered here on October 10 urging prompt action on
Pakistan's request for one million tons of grain under
PL-480 (Tab B).
You have now approved that program, and arrangements
for shipment of the grain are already being made. The
only action now needed to complete this exercise is to
reply directly to President Yahya's letter.
Recommendation: That you sign the letter at Tab A.
approved by Kumaris
for President
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 12, 1969
TO:
ROSE WOODS
FROM:
JOHN R. BROWN
Would you please arrange for the
signing of this letter. As indicated
in the attached memo the substantive
issues have already been settled.
Thanks.
Augued
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MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
October 27, 1969
FROM:
Harold H. Saunders Hal
SUBJECT: Reply to President Yahya
You will recall the letter delivered to you by Ambassador
Hilaly on the food shortages in East Pakistan. The President
has approved the program. The only action needed to complete
this exercise is for him to reply to the letter.
Recommendation: That you send the attached letter to the
President.
coordinated with Fred Bergsten
Machinesign
He
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LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Pakistan's Request for PL-480 Wheat
In response to Mrs. Davis' request of October 10, there
is enclosed a suggested reply by the President to the letter
of October 1 from General Yahya Khan, President of Pakistan,
underlining the urgency of the Pakistan Government's request
for one million tons of wheat to meet requirements in East
Pakistan.
We understand the President has approved the negotiation
of a PL-480 agreement to supply the wheat. A recommendation
to this effect had been made in a memorandum from Mr. Hannah
of October 10.
The Embassy in Rawalpindi is being informed of the
President's action and will be notifying the Government
of Pakistan. In order to deliver the reply to General
Yahya as soon as possible after such notification, we
suggest that the reply be transmitted by telegram.
Theodore L. Eliot he.
Theodore L. Eliot, Jr.
Executive Secretary
Enclosures:
1. Suggested reply by the
President to General Yahya
2. Copy of General Yahya's letter
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Suggested Reply
Dear Mr. President:
Your letter to me of October 1 on the foodgrain shortage in
East Pakistan was delivered on October 10 by their Excellencies the
Minister of Information and National Affairs, Nawabzada Sher Ali,
and the Ambassador of Pakistan, Agha Hilaly.
We are encouraged by the rapid strides Pakistan is making in
foodgrain production. We recognize that during the current transi-
tion period, as Pakistan moves from heavy dependence on food aid
to meeting her own requirements, the country may need PL 480 food-
grain assistance. I want to assure you we stand ready to help when
we can. Your current request for a million tons of foodgrain is
urgent. Pakistan's food needs were cogently presented by your
senior government officials on their recent trip to Washington.
I am pleased to inform you we are prepared to negotiate a
PL-480 agreement of one million tons of wheat for your country.
In order to act as quickly as possible, we have already offered,
and your Government has agreed to, advance shipment of up to
500,000 tons of wheat under a reimbursable letter of credit. We
hope this immediate action will have a sharp impact on rising
grain prices in East Pakistan and will accelerate the arrival
of our initial grain shipments.
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Once specific terms of an agreement are reached, we will
continue shipments of up to 800,000 tons. The timing of the
shipment of the remaining 200,000 tons will be subject to a
review of Pakistan's requirements in the early part of the next
calendar year.
PL-480 wheat assistance should help meet the food require-
ments of people in East Pakistan, and enable your Government
to respond further to pressing challenges of this new stage of
Pakistan's social and economic development.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
His Excellency General A. M. Yahya Khan, H.Pk., H.J.
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Date:
October 10, 1969
ACTION REQUESTED
Draft reply for:
President's signature.
Undersigned's signature.
NOTE
Memorandum for use as enclosure to
reply.
Prompt action is essential.
Direct reply.
If more than 48 hours' delay is encountered,
Furnish information copy.
please telephone the undersigned immediately,
Code 1450.
Suitable acknowledgment or other
appropriate handling.
Basic correspondence should be returned when
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XX Letter:
Telegram; Other:
To: President
From: Gen. AM Yahya Khan, J. Pk., H.J., President of Pakistan
Date:
October 1, 1969
Subject: Letter re the deteriorating food & price situation in the province
of East Pakistan. He requests food under PL480.
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By direction of the President:
for
Jeanne W. Davis
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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Dear Mr. President:
I am glad that my government has been able to act promptly
in response to the foodgrain shortage in East Pakistan
described in your letter.
As you have now been informed, the United States Govern-
ment is prepared to negotiate a PL-480 agreement of one
million tons of wheat for your country. In order to act as
quickly as possible, arrangements are already being made
for advance shipment of up to 500, 000 tons of wheat under a
reimbursable letter of credit. I hope this action will have a
sharp impact on rising grain prices in East Pakistan and
will accelerate the arrival of our initial grain shipments.
Once specific terms of an agreement are reached, shipments
will continue up to a total of 800, 000 tons. Then together our
governments will review Pakistan's requirements in the early
part of the next calendar year.
The rapid strides Pakistan is making in foodgrain production
are encouraging. We recognize that during the current
transition period, as Pakistan moves from heavy dependence
on food aid to meeting her own requirements, PL-480 food-
grain assistance may be needed. The United States stands
ready to help when it can.
It is always good to hear from you.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Dear Mr. President:
I am glad that my government has been able to act
promptly in response to the foodgrain shortage in
East Pakistan described in your letter.
As you have now been informed, the United States
Government is prepared to negotiate a PL-480 agree-
ment of one million tons of wheat for your country. In
order to act as quickly as possible, arrangements are
already being made for advance shipment of up to
500, 000 tons of wheat under a reimbursable letter of
credit. I hope this action will have a sharp impact on
rising grain prices in East Pakistan and will accelerate
the arrival of our initial grain shipments.
Once specific terms of an agreement are reached,
shipments will continue up to a total of 800, 000 tons.
Then together our governments will review Pakistan's
requirements in the early part of the next calendar year.
The rapid strides Pakistan is making in foodgrain pro-
duction are encouraging. We recognize that during the
current transition period, as Pakistan moves from heavy
dependence on food aid to meeting her own requirements,
PL-480 foodgráin assistance may be needed. The United
States stands ready to help when it can.
It is always good to hear from you.
Sincerely,
/5/
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Dear Mr. President:
I am glad that my government has been able to act promptly
in response to the foodgrain shortage in East Pakistan
described in your letter.
As you have now been informed, the United States Govern-
ment is prepared to negotiate a PL-480 agreement of one
million tons of wheat for your country. In order to act as
quickly as possible, arrangements are already being made
for advance shipment of up to 500, 000 tons of wheat under a
reimbursable letter of credit. I hope this action will have a
sharp impact on rising grain prices in East Pakistan and
will accelerate the arrival of our Initial grain shipments.
Once specific terms of an agreement are reached, shipments
will continue up to a total of 800, 000 tons. Then together our
governments will review Pakistan's requirements in the early
part of the next calendar year.
The rapid strides Pakistan is making in foodgrain production
are encouraging. We recognize that during the current
transition period, as Pakistan moves from heavy dependence
on food aid to meeting her own requirements, PL-480 food-
grain assistance may be needed. The United States stands
ready to help when it can.
It is always good to hear from you.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
General A. M. Yahya Khan
President of Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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PRESIDENT'S HOUSE,
RAWALPINDI.
General A.M. YAHYA KHAN, H.Pk., H.J.
PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN
DO No I68/50/69/CMLA
Dear Mr President
1
October '69.
I am writing you on a matter of great economic and
political urgency to me.
My government is getting extremely worried about the
deteriorating food and price situation in the province of
East Pakistan. The province is threatened with a major
food deficit and rice, which is the staple diet of 70 million
East Pakistanis, is selling at unprecedently high prices,
almost 60 per cent higher than normal. This is causing
wide-spread distress and misery. We are making all-out
efforts to rush I.7 million tons of foodgrains to East
Pakistan to avoid a serious situation from arising there.
On our own, we have already despatched a quarter million
tons of wheat from West Pakistan and 350,000 tons of rice
is also earmarked for despatch from the Western to Eastern
wing. However, to meet the full gap, we need one million
tons of wheat but we do not have the cash foreign exchange
resources to purchase this quantity. We have, therefore,
already made a formal request to your Government for import
of one million tons of wheat under US Public Law 480.
Mr. M.M. Ahmed, Deputy Chairman of our Planning Commission,
will be discussing this request with your officials in
Washington next week.
We require imports under PL 480 on a priority basis.
The timely introduction of PL 480 wheat into East Pakistan
(in the next 6 to 8 weeks) can help avoid large scale
human misery and hardship and earn a tremendous amount of
goodwill for the U.S.
I would request you, Mr. President, to give this
matter your personal attention so that an act of high
statesmanship can replace normal administrative procedures.
With best personal regards,
Yours hey Sincerel.
Ayaby
General
(A.M. Yahya Khan)
His Excellency Mr. Richard M. Nixon,
President of the United States of America,
WASHINGTON, USA
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