Memorandum, Draft of Notes for Discussion with the President of France Regarding Korea

$/5R PA.651 Draft TOP SECON Cy 6 VISIT OF FRENCH PRESIDENT NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDE 15-a Korea SERVICE" The Problem: What course of action should the United States advo- cate that the United Nations adopt with respect to Korea. United States Position: To bring the maximum possible collective pressure of the free world to bear upon the Communist aggressor in Korea so as to enhance the possibility of finding an honor- able solution for the Korean problem and to deter similar aggression elsewhere. French Position: France has consistently supported the action of the United Nations with respect to Korea and has sent a battalion of French troops in support of United Nations military operations. Recommendations It is recommended that President Auriol be given an expression of the appreciation of the United States for the fine service being, rendered the Unified Command in Korea by the French battalion and for the constant support which the French Delegation to the United Nations has pro- vided with reference to the United Nations resolutions on Korea. The following points in relation to Korea might be reviewed with the President of France: DECLASSIFIED E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) 1. 5-12-76 Dept. of State letter, Aug.9.1973 FOP SECHE By NLT- HCC NARS Date 6-24-76