RECENT MESSAGES BETWEEN US AND PRC

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-463-9-1-7
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• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
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• Publication Date: June 4, 1971
• Content Type: MISC

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RECENT MESSAGES BETWEEN US AND PRC
Attached'are the specific messages exchanged by the US and PRC since
April 21. Message, dates are as indicated and the substance and status
of each note are written in parentheses.
Message Date
Description
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C03318076 pages 29-31
C03325162 pages 37-46
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C03420780 page 52 _
State Dept. review completed pages
23-25, 26-28, 29-31, 37-46, 47, 51, 52
April 21
April 28
May 10
DOS, Navy, OSD,
NSS, Reviews
Completed
Message from Premier Chou En Lai
delivered by Amb. Hilaly on April 27.
(Reaffirms willingness to receive
Presidential envoy in Peking.) Delivered
to PRC Ambassador to Pakistan.
Oral message delivered to Amb. Hilaly
and transmitted to PRC Ambassador by
Yahya May 1. (Thanks Chou En Lai for
constructive message of April 21 and
promises early response. Also contains
separate message to be conveyed to
Chou En Lai as Yahya's personal views
stressing President Nixon's interest in
handling negotiations himself until
government to government channel established.)
Response to April 21 message delivered
to Amb. Hilaly. (President Nixon proposes
secret.meeting between Dr. Kissinger and
Chou En Lai or representative in preparation
for possible Presidential visit to Peking.),
Message transmitted to Amb. Farland for
delivery to PRC via Yahya. (Provides text
of May 20 SALT announcement and emphasis
that US will conclude no agreement which
would be directed against PRC.)
Oral message delivered to HAK by Amb. Hilaly
(Yahya tells HAK a very encouraging and
positive PRC response is forthcoming. Meeting
will occur in Capital with travel arrangements
to be made by Chinese.)
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Message Date
June 4
Description
Letter dated May 29, 1971. (Chairman
Mao welcomes both President Nixon's
visit and Mr. Kissinger who will precede
him for preliminary secret meeting in
China. Date preferred for Dr. Kissinger's
visit June 15-20th. )
Message handed to Amb. Ijilaly by 1-1-AK
(Dr. Kissinger will meet with Chou en-Lax
in China July 9-11 and will be authorized
to settle on joint communique-)
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TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
Extract of MEMCON dated May 5, 1971
Ambassador Hilaly called today asking that the following information
be passed to the President;
The message which Dr. Kissinger gave him on April 28 was trans-
mitted directly to President ?Yahya that same evening. President
Yahya has cabled Hilaly confirming that Yahya personally conveyed
the message to the Ambassador of Communist China on Saturday
morning, May 1. It most probably reached Chou-en-lai the same
day or the following day.
Ambassador Hilaly said that what he had told President Yahya on behalf
of President Nixon on the basis of Dr. Kissinger's talk with him was as
follows
The President asked that the following message be passed to President
Yahya:
My warm thanks for the helpful role you have played. I
particularly appreciate the delicacy and tact with which you
have handled these important exchanges. Please thank
Chou-en-lai for his message which I think is positive,
constructive and forthcoming. I will soon be replying to it
in the same spirit.
Ambassador Hilaly noted. further that Dr. Kissinger asked him to convey
the following to Chou-en-lai stated as President Yahya's personal views:
I feel that President Nixon is very anxious to handle these negotiations
entirely by himself and not to let any politician come into the picture
until a government-to-government channel is established. My
Ambassador in Washington thinks this is because President Nixon
will find it more difficult to move quickly in the matter if American
politicians come into it. Therefore, it would be best until President
Nixon's reply is received and an American envoy is designated for
these discussions if the Chinese government would not discuss the
matter with any American politician. This does not mean that there
is any objection to continuation of the People-to--People program.
In fact, Ambassador Hilaly thinks that President Nixon would be
very happy if every other kind of American visitor is encouraged
to visit China- - students, reporters, scholars, etc. - - so this is a
temporary thing until the official link is established..
Ambassador Hilaly said that he received a telegram from President Yahya
saying that the above was conveyed as suggested.
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President Nixon has carefully studied the message of April Z1,
1971, from Premier Chou En-Lai conveyed through the courtesy of
President Yahya Khan. President Nixon agrees that direct high-level
negotiations are necessary to resolve the issues dividing the United
States of America and the People's Republic of China. Because of the
importance he attaches to normalizing relations between our two countries,
President Nixon is prepared to accept the suggestion of Premier
Chou En-Lai that he visit Peking for direct conversations with the
leaders of the People's Republic of China. At such a meeting each side
would be free to raise the issue of principal concern to it.
In order to prepare the visit by President Nixon and to establish
reliable contact with the leaders of the Chinese People's Republic, President
Nixon proposes a preliminary secret meeting between his Assistant for
National Security Affairs, Dr. Kissinger and Premier Chou En-Lai
or another appropriate high-level Chinese official. Dr. Kissinger would be
prepared to attend such a meeting on Chinese soil preferably at some
location within convenient flying distance from Pakistan to be suggested
by the People's Republic of China. Dr. Kissinger would be authorized to
discuss the circumstances which would make a visit by President Nixon
most useful, the agenda of such a meeting, the time of such a visit and to
begin a preliminary exchange of views on all subjects.of mutual interest.
If it should be thought desirable that a special emissary come to Peking
publically between the secret visit to the People's Republic of China of
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Dr. Kissinger and the arrival of President Nixon, Dr. Kissinger will
be authorized to arrange it. It is anticipated that the -visit of President
Nixon to Peking could be announced within a short time of the secret
meeting between Dr. Kissinger and Premier Chou En-Lai. Dr. Kissinger
will be prepared to come from June 15 onward.
It is proposed that the precise details of Dr. Kissinger's trip
including location, duration of stay, communication and similar matters
be discussed through the good offices of President Yahya Khan. For
secrecy, it is essential that no other channel be used. It is also under-
stood that this first meeting between Dr. Kissinger and high officials of
the People's Republic of China be strictly secret.
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TOP SECRET
Mapr 20. 1971
FOR s AMBASSADOR FARLAND
FR OW HZNRY A. I SXNG E
Please deUver ached message to Yahya personally
for Immediate transmittal by hint to. PRC Ambassador. Beet ragard .
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MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
In case the People's Republic of China has not been apprised,
the United States Government wishes to inform it of the following state-
ment made by the President of the United States on May 20, 1971:
The Governments of the United States and the Soviet
Union, after reviewing the course of their talks on the lim-
itation of strategic armaments, have agreed to concentrate
this year on working out an agreement for the limitation of
the deployment.of anti-ballistic missile systems (ABM's).
They have also agreed that, together with concluding an
agreement to limit ABM's, they will agree on certain
measures with respect to the limitation of offensive strategic
weapons.
'!The two sides are taking this course in the conviction
that it will create more favorable conditions for further nego-
tiations to limit all strategic arms. These negotiations will
President Nixon wishes to emphasize that it is his policy to con-
be actively pursued. 11
elude no agreement which would be directed against the People's
Republic of China. Mr. Kissinger is prepared to include this issue
and related questions on the agenda of the proposed meeting with the
designated representative of the People's Republic. of China.
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There is a very encouraging and positive response to the last
2. Please convey to Mr. Kissinger that the meeting will take place
in the capital for which travel arrangements will be made by us.
mes sage.
3. Level of meeting will be as proposed by you.
Full message will be transmitted by safe means.
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'Premier Chou En Lai sincerely thanks His Excellency President
Yahya Khan for most rapidly transmitting the three messages from President
Nixon.
"Premier Chou En Lai has seriously studied President Nixon's
messages of April 29, May 17th and May 22nd 1971, and has reported with
much pleasure to Chairman Mao Tse Tung that President Nixon is prepared
to accept his suggestion to visit Peking for direct conversations with the
leaders of the Peoples Republic of China. Chairman Mao Tse Tung has
indicated that he welcomes President Nixon's visit and looks forward to
that occasion when he may have direct conversations with His Excellency
the President, in which each side would be free to raise the principal issue
of concern to it. It goes without saying that the first question to be settled
is the crucial issue between China and the United States which is the question
of the concrete way of the withdrawal of all the U. S. Armed Forces from
Taiwan and Taiwan Straits area.
"Premier Chou En Lai welcomes Dr. Kissinger to China as the
U. S. representative who will come in advance for a preliminary secret
meeting with high level Chinese officials to prepare and make necessary
arrangements for President Nixon's visit to Peking.
'Premier Chou En Lai suggests that it would be preferable for
Dr. Kissinger to set a date between June 15 and 20th for his arrival in
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President Yahya Khan directly with the Chinese Ambassador.
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China, and that he may fly direct from Islamabad to a Chinese airport not
open to the public. As for the flight, he may take a Pakistan Boeing aircraft
or a Chinese special plane can be sent to fly him to and from China, if
needed. The talks plus the flights on both ways will probably take three or
four days. If there is the desire to use his own telecommunication equipment
on a temporary basis during his stay in China he may do so.
"As it is difficult to keep Dr. Kissinger's trip strictly secret, he
may well consider coming for the meeting in an open capacity. If secrecy
is still desired the Government of the Peoples Republic of China will on its
part guarantee the strict maintenance of secrecy. When the talks have
yielded results, the two sides may agree to a public announcement to be made
after the meeting, if it is so desired.
"As for other details, they may be discussed and arranged through
"Premier Chou En Lai warmly looks forward to the meeting with
Dr. Kissinger in China in the near future. 11
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President Nixon has carefully reviewed the May 29, 1971,
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward with great pleasure
to the opportunity of a personal meeting and discussions with the
leaders of the People's Republic of China.
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
to leave Washington before the first week of July. Accordingly,
President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China on July 9
and leave on July 11, flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft from
Islamabad to Peking.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
'concern to both countries preliminary to President Nixon's visit to
China, and to make all arrangements for the President's visit.
Dr. Kissinger will not require his own telecoxximunication equipment.
lt'is envisaged that four members of his personal staff will accompany
President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government
of the People's Republic of China will maintain strict secrecy
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with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to settle on a possible communique
.to be issued sometime after his return to the United States if this is
mutually desired.
Dr. Kissinger warmly looks forward to his visit to China and
to his meeting with Premier Chou en-Lai. President Nixon considers
this trip a very positive first step in improving relations between the
United States and the People's Republic of China.
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MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
FROM: Harold H. Saunders
SUBJECT: Urgent Request for Appointment with
WASHINGTON
SECRET/SENSITIVE April 27, 1971
Ambassador Hilaly
Ambassador Hilaly called at 3:45 p. m. today to ask for five
minutes of your time as soon as possible. He says he has an
urgent message from his President having to do with Commu-
nist China.
I explained that you might be leaving town, and he stressed the
urgency of this and said that he would only need five minutes.
.give Hiilaly five minutes before you leave.
Since you know more about this operation than I do, I simply
pass this along and will be glad to serve as a channel if you can
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CHRONOLOGY
Saunders memo to HAK -- Urgent Request for appointment
w/Arn.b. Hilaly, April 27, 1971
Message from Premier Chou en-Lai dated April 21, 1971
(Delivered by Arnb. Hilaly to Mr. Kissinger, 6:15 p.m.,
April 27, 1971)
Record of a Discussion with Mr. Kissinger at the White House on
16 Dec 1970 (Delivered by Amb Hilaly, 6:15 p.m.,
April 27, 1971)
Cable for Amb. Farland from Mr. Kissinger, 3 May 1971
re Undertaking trip to Los Angeles
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Arm. Farland, recd 2:30 p.m., 5
. 5/4/71, re Trip to Los Angeles planned for 8 May 1971
Cable for Amb. Farland from Mr. Kissinger (sent_at
2:58 p. m. , 5/4/71) re possible mtg on May 7 rather than
May 8 in Los Angeles
Message received from Amb. Farland, 5/5/71, re Flight arrival
Memo to the President from Gen. Haig re China, 5/5/71 - Summary
of May 5 Haig/Hilaly mtg in which Hilaly confirms delivery
of April 28 oral messages to PRC Ambassador to Pakistan,
May 1
Memo for the President and Memcon of Mr. Kissinger's rntg
w/Amb. Farland, May 7, 1971 - Amb. Farland apprised
of proposed trip and technical details discussed
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TAB
Note handed by Mr. Kissinger to Amb. Hilaly at 12:00, May 10,
1971 Response to Chou en-Lai letter
11
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Amb. Farland, 13 May 1971
12
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Arnb Farland, 13 May 1971
13
Cable for Amb. Farland from Mr. Kissinger re Msg passed
to Yahya, 14 May 1971
14
Cable for Amb. Farland from Mr. Kissinger re flight information
requested, 17 May 1971
15
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Arnb. Farland re Options to
Accomplish Objectives, May 19, 1971
16
Cable for Amb. Farland from Mr. Kissinger re Message to be
delivered to Yahya personnally, 20 May 1971
17
Message for the Government of the People's Republic of China
(Handed to Amb. Hilaly, 12:10 p. m. , 20 May 1971)
18
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Amb. Farland re appointment with
Yahya, recd 20 May 1971
19
Memo for Record re Correction in time of Amb. Farland's
appointment with Yahya, 21 May 1971
20
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Amb. Farland, 22 May 1971, re
Receipt of message by Yahya and deliver of message
to Chicom Ambassador
21
Cable for Mr. Kissinger from Amb. Farland, 23 May 1971, re
22
trip plans
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Oral Message delivered by Amb. Hilaly to Mr. Kissinger 23
9:10 p. m. , May 31, 1971
Letter dated May 29, 1971. (Chairman Mao welcomes both President 24
Nixon's visit and Mr. Kissinger who will precede him for
preliminary secret meeting in China. Date preferred for
Dr. Kissinger's visit June 15-20th. )
Letter dated June 4, 1971 handed to Amb. Hilaly by Mr. Kissinger 25
(Dr. Kissinger will meet with Chou en-Lai in China
July 9-11 and will be authorized to settle on joint communique. )
(Drafts, 1-4. are attached)
Suggested trip itinerary and alternate trip itinerary prepared
June 4, 1971
Briefing Materials for Meeting - prepared June 4, 1971
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I was sumrnoncd to the Nkli ite I-louse by Mr Kissinger
this morning at 11 a. m. I?Ie told me. that in reply to the inessnge
sent by Pre?iicr Chou en.-Lai through our President which I
conveyed to him on the. 9th D cccrnber, President Nixon would like
to send a fresh message to President Yahya for passing it on to
the Chinese Prime Minister. (he presumed this ?wo.lld be through
the Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan). He then gave me an unsigned
note in an envelope. When I asked. him what it contained he said
that in response to Chou en Laps suggestion that a special
representative of President Nixon would be welcome in Peking
to discuss the question of Taiwan, President Nixon wished to
inform Premier, Chou en Lai that the U. S. Government was prepared
to attend a preliminary meeting at an early date in a location
convenient to bo?1i sides to discuss what 4*!r- arrangements could
or should be made for sending a U. S. delegation to Faking for
high level discussions. In reply to questions from me, Mr
Kissinger said that the preliminary meeting could take place in
Rawalpindi if General Yahya's government would not be embarrassed
in any way by it. From the U. S. side the representatives could
be, Ambassador Murphy or Mr Dewey or Ambassador David Bruce.
Or it could also be himself. (He could arrange to pay a visit to
Vietnam and under that cove, arrange a halt in Pakistan for
the purpose of meeting; the a-;nese representative. It would
depend on what kind of official the Chinese would send to Pakistan
for this purpose).
Mr Kissinger: addecl'tl-nt if a U. S. delegation ultirrk-itc:ly
went to l 'king, the discussions would not be confined to the
CltICStioll/....
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question of Taiwan but all matters connected with iinpl-oving
relations with the Chinese and reducing tensions would
be discussed. Also that it Would not be difficult to comply
with'the Chinese request for v, ithdr iw'ing American forces
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from Taiwan
except advisory and training missions
.
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on an Exclusively Eyes Only basis at opening
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PLANS
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
THOMAS KARAMESSINES
Please'delivcr the attached message for Ambassador Farland
Attachment
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Alexand 'z I-Iaig, Jr. /
Brigadier General, U. Ar y/
Deputy Assist-ant 10 tJ Presi5h rat
for National Securityair s
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BACK CHANNEL
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
May 3, 1971
FROM:
For the most sensitive reasons known only to the President and myself,
the President wishes you to find some personal repeat personal pretext for
EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY FOR THE AMBASSADOR
undertaking an immediate trip to the United States in order that you may be
able to confer with me. Our meeting will have to be completely covert with.
its nature being divulged to no bxie with the exception of the President, you
and myself. Due to the urgency of this matter and the recognized need for
you to clear your personal visit through normal State channels, I am suggesting
you could arrange a pretext which would bring you to the Vast Coast we could
(1) I will be in Palm Springs, California until Saturday, May 8. If
then meet in Palm Springs. Perhaps you could' travel there from some
appropriate overt location such as Los Angeles. The fact of our meeting in
Palm Springs however would have to remain completely covert.
(2) ' If you are unable to establish a legitimate basis for being on the
West Coast prior to May 8, you should then establish a pretext for visiting
the. United States as.soon as possible subsequent to that date.. If you select
this option it is essential that you plan to include a stay in Washington for
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
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TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
not more than 48 hours because of the political climate here which could
involve you in some of the Congressional controversy associated with the
soon as possible which option you prefer and of your estimated arrival time.
I recognize the difficulties that this message will entail for you but I am
way related to your meeting with me and let me know via this channel as
Please examine your own schedule, consider most carefully the
need to establish a bona fide personal basis for your visit which is in no
sure you realize that the importance the President attaches to our meeting
is the overriding consideration. The
AWN any preparation on your part.
subject of our meeting will not require
TOP SECRET/SINSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
Best personal regards.
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CENTRA i
TLGENGE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
MEMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs
The attached reply to your message was received here
early this morning.
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Thomas H. Karamessines
Deputy Director for Plans
Attachment
Message from Ambassador Farland,
Islamabad
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1. AM MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO MEET THE MAY 8 DEADLINE AND WILL
INSTITUTE TRAVEL SOONEST TO LOS ANGELES"UPON RECEIPT
CLEARANCE FOR DEPARTURE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT,
FROM: AMBASSADOR FARLAND, ISLAMABAD
TO: DR. HENRY KISSINGER
2. IN JiJSTIFICATION FOR TRAVEL AM SENDING FOLLOWING TELEGRAM
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TO STATE DEPARTMENT: QTE HAVE RECEIVED TENTATIVE PURCHASE
OFFER FOR CERTAIN FAMILY COAL HOLDINGS; OFFER FIGURE IS IN
EXCESS TWO MILLION DOLLARS. VARIOUS QUESTIONS INVOLVED WHICH
CANNOT BE HANDLED TELEGRAPHICALLY AND TIMING MAJOR FACTOR.
THEREFORE REQUEST ON MOST URGENT BASIS DEPARTMENTAL
AUTHORITY TRAVEL TO HAWAII OR POSSIBLY WEST COAST AT OWN RPT
OWN EXPENSE FOR SHORT MEETING WITH LAWYERS AND PRINCIPAL.
ELAPSED TIME FROM POST INCLUDING TRAVEL FOUR-FIVE DAYS. DO
NOT RAT NOT INTEND VISIT WASHINGTON AT THIS TIME BUT
BEL IEVE WASHINGTON CONSULTAT ION SUBSEQUENT DATE (EARLY JULY)
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5. WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED ME FROM LOS ANGELES
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WOULD SERVE NECESSARY AND USEFUL PURPOSE. APPRECIATE
IMMEDIATE REPLY IN ORDER EFFECT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. UNQTE.
3. IN ORDER AVOID IDENTIFICATION TO MAXIMUM EXTREME AM
MAKING NO RESERVATIONS FOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN LOS
ANGELES. WILL SECURE LODGING ON ARRIVAL AND CALL YOU.
4 . PLEASE ADVISE ME YOUR PALM SPRINGS TELEPHONE NUMBER
AND YOUR WHITE HOUSE NUMBER IN EVENT THERE IS ANY SLIP IN
TO PALM SPRINGS?
6. WILL ADVISE YOU IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF TRAVEL 25X1
AUTHORIZATION.
7. SINCE MY DEPARTURE THIS TIME WILL BE QUESTIONED
SUGGEST YOUR OFFICE SEND SOONEST FOLLOWING COMMERCIHLX1
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CORRESPONDENCE VARIOUS QUESTIONS CANNOT BE ANSWERED BY LETTER G''
COAL LANDS IN AMOUNT $20235p000. AS YOU KNOW FROM PREVIOUS.
FEE IF DEAL CONSUMMATED. CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT THIS. ADVISE
DAYS. INFORM YOU THAT NELSON EXPECTS EXHORBITANT FINDER'S
OR TELEGRAM. FEEL IT IMPERATIVE YOU MEET WITH LAWYERS AND
PRINCIPAL IN HAWAII OR WEST COAST SOONEST FOR TWO OR THREE
?ME SOONEST YOUR TIME AND PLACE FOR MEETING.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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individual privy at this end.
Most grateful for your prompt and responsive action on my urgent request.
The scenario you have outlined appears to be most satisfactory. I hope that it
will be possible for you to arrive in Los Angeles soi-netime during the p. m. of
May 6 PDT since it would be most convenient if we could meet on' May 7 enabling
me to leave Palm Springs early on the morning of the 8th. If, however, this
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FROM: Henry A. Kissinger
is not possible I am prepared to stay here an additional 24 hours, until the morning
of the 9th.
Suggest you pursue the following procedure:
1. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, take care of your accommodations and then
As soon as you are established in your hotel and we have made contact,
I will arrange to have you picked up either by sedan or by air and taken to Palm
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 I have outlined above. In any event, please confirm via this channel that above
should take no more than Z hours.
3. Following our meeting, I will have you flown or driven back to your
I have dispatched simultaneously with this message the commercial wire
which you recommended. Please inform me via this channel if at all possible
before your departure of your estimated arrival time in Los Angeles. This
will enable me to complete my own plans in accordance with the timing problems
scenario is feasible.
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Warm personal regards.
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accommodations in Los Angeles.
 Arriving L. A. late evening May 6 on PAA flight #2. Will contact you
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morning of May 7. Assume you are aware that Ambassador Keating
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May 5, 197
THE PRE'SIDEITT HAS SEER. ,
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
FROM: ALEXANDER M. HAIG
SUBJECT: China
Pakistani Ambassador Hilaly visited today, in Henry's absence,
and asked that the following information be passed to you:
"The message which Dr. Kissinger gave him on April 28
was transmitted directly to President Yahya that same
evening. President Yahya has cabled Hilaly confirming
that Yahya personally conveyed the message to the
Ambassador of Communist China on Saturday morning,
May 1. It most probably reached Chou-en-lai the same
day or the following day. "
Hilaly stated he wanted this message conveyed because of the
criticism from Peking against your Administration, reported in
this morning's press. He stated that in his view, while Peking had
received your message of April 28th, they were already reacting to
two things :
The State Department spokesman's statement that
the two Chinas could negotiate their problems with each other, and
Secretary Rogers' statement in London.
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Ambassador Hilaly said that he had sent a telegram to President
Yahya Friday morning after the press conference, saying that your
statement of Thursday evening appeared to be an effort to correct
the damage done by Secretary Rogers. Ambassador Hilaly recom-
mended that Yahya pass on this interpretion to the Chinese Ambassador.
Hilaly also confirmed that a message had been conveyed to the Chinese
to the effect that your hands would be tied if other American politicians
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are brought into the matter of U. S. -Peking relations. Therefore,
it would be best if the Chinese Government would not discuss the
matter with any other American politician until a solid government-to-
government channel has been established. This does not mean that
there is any objection from here to the continuation of the people-to-
people program and we would welcome invitations to other kinds of
American visitors - students, reporters, scholars, etc.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
Meeting with Ambassador Farland,
May 7, 1971
On Friday, May 7, I met for three hours with Ambassador Farland
in Palm Springs. At that time, I outlined the exchange of messages
between the U. S. and China that has taken place through the Pakistanis,;
I read portions of the most recent message delivered by Ambassador
Hilaly on April Z1 and told Ambassador Farland that you intended to
respond by proposing that I meet with Chou en-Lai, or a suitable
Chinese representative, either in Pakistan or at a location in southern
China easily accessible from Pakistan. We considered a number of
details associated with the trip And reached some tentative deci io as.
~w After reviewing several alternative communication channels,
we agreed to place a special Navy communicator in Karachi to provide
a communications channel similar to the one I have set up with 13a.hr
and Rush. This should be operational this week.
-- I discussed with Ambassador Farland my proposed trip
itinerary which would provide for an arrival in Islamabad on a Friday,
at which point he or Yahya could arrange to host me for the weekend.
This would provide the cover for my meeting with the Chinese, and on
Monday I would continue on to Tehran. I indicated that I would probably
require about 24 hours with the Chinese and would plan on meeting in
three separate sessions.
-- Ambassador Farland felt that it would be better to be taped
by the Chinese than the Pakistanis, and for this reason the meeting should
be conducted in southern China rather than Pakistan.
- ; We discussed the relative merits of my traveling to China by
Pakistani, Chinese or U. S. aircraft and tentatively decided that the
optimum arrangement would be to pre-position a smaller White House
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aircraft in Pakistan equipped with a Pakistani navigator. This would
permit the larger aircraft in which I arrive to remain parked at
Rawalpindi over the weekend in public view.
-- I instructed Ambassador Farland to discuss our meeting
and my proposed trip with Yahya and made him responsible for all the
technical details of the trip. He will submit for my review several
possible scenarios for the China meeting as soon as the special communi-
cations channel is activated.
Ambassador Farland made several more general points:
He was sharply critical of Ambassador Keating who, in his
view, is attempting to make a partisan issue of the Pakistani situation
and discredit the Administration in the process. Ambassador Keating
apparently called in a New York Times correspondent and divulged the
contents of the Blood cables, and Ambassador Farland feels that
Ambassador Keating will use his trip back to Washington to lobby
against your Pakistan policies.
-- Ambassador Farland stressed his conviction that it will take
a substantial (i. e., $250 million) loan to sustain Pakistan for another
six months and he requested support in obtaining a commitment from
the World Bank or IMF. As a related matter, Ambassador Farland
asked that Hannah be told inta forceful way that you want him to adopt
a positive attitude toward Pakistan for at least the next six months.
-- Ambassador Farland also felt that Germany, Great Britain
-and possibly also Japan should be apprised of our determination to save
Pakistan and asked to adjust their policies to support our position.
A full record of the meeting is attached at Tab A.
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Friday, May 7, 1971 -- 2:50 ? 5:45 p. m.
1836 Aquanetta Circle, Palm Springs, California
(Home of Mr. Theodore Cummings)
Participants:
Farland replied that although he thought it would be possible, there
are some real problems to contend with:
Joseph S. Farland, U. S. Ambassador to Pakistan
Henry A. Kissinger, Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
David R. Halperin (notetaker)
After an exchange of pleasantries, Ambassador Farland stated that
the State Department had accepted his cover story without question.
Mr. Kissinger expressed appreciation for the cables sent by
Ambassador Farland, and for .his loyalty over the past weeks.
Mr. Kissinger then stated that McNamara was preparing to submit a
devastating report concludiig that it would take $250 million to give
Pakistan breatingroom; he then asked' Ambassador Farland whether
it is, in fact, possible to provide breating room, and whether $Z50
million is a realistic estimate of the support required.! Ambassador
?.? Ambassador Keating seems to have gone berserk; he has
violated security and appears deterrninedto break Pakistan. For
example, he recently called in a New York Times reporter and,
although he did not release the text, he did tell him the essence of
Blood's report. Ambassador Farland is convinced that Keating is
determined to make a political issue out of the Pakistani situation,
and is attempting to discredit the Administation in the process.
Another problem is the quality of political reporting in
Dacca. The reporters there are missionaries without significant
practical experience. They have never before seen war and are grossly
exaggerating the amount of killing and bloodshed there.
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Moving to the primary item of business, Mr. Kissinger explained to
Ambassador Farland that for some time, we have been passing
messages to the Chinese through the Pakistanis. Because of the
communications problem, it had not been possible to inform Ambassador
Farland of this previously, and messages have been conveyed directly
to Yahya by the President, or through Ambassador Hilaly. Mr. Kissinger
then outlined the exchange of messages that has occurred to date:
The channel was established in August, 1969. At that
time, while visiting Pakistan, the President indicated to President
Yahya (and Mr. Kissinger told the former Air Force Chief of Staff)
that the United States desired to normalize relations with China.
w President Yahya then called in the Chinese Ambassador
who thanked him for his interest and indicated that China would be'
interested in hearing something positive..
Mr. Kissinger then told Hilaly that we would remove two
destroyers from the Taiwan Straits as a gesture of good will. (In
point of fact, this had already been decided for budgetary reasons. )
The Chinese responded by releasing two American
Two days or a week later, the Chinese told Yahya that
they were willing to resume talks in Warsaw. They also expressed
concern about the Japanese.
In a subsequent message delivered by Yahya, it was said
that a war between China and the U. S. is seen now as a very remote
.passibility.
For a while, the Rumanian channel was used; then, when
Yahya came to the U. S. in October, the President suggested to him
that the Chinese could begin talking to us in secure channels.
On December 9, 1970, the Chinese replied as follows :
(Dr. Kissinger stressed that this must be treated with the greatest
sensitivity) :
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"This (meaning the reply) is not from me
alone but from Chairman Mao and Vice
Chairman Lin Piao as well. China has always
been willing and has always tried to negotiate
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by peaceful means.. A special envoy of
President Nixon's will be most welcome
in Peking. We have had messages from the
United States from different sources in the
past, but this is the first time that the
proposal has come from a Head, through a
Head, to a Head. "
contact -- the subsequent one to be with the,President himself.
..~ We replied in early January: "In the light of the remarks
of Premier Chou En-Lai to President Yahya, as well as the continuing
United States interest in U. S. -China discussions at a higher level, the
United States Government believes it would be useful to begin discussions
with a view of bringing about a higher level meeting in Peking. The
meeting in Peking would not be limited to the Taiwan question but would
encompass other steps designed to improve relations and reduce tensions.
The United States therefore proposed that representatives of the two
Governments meet at an early convenient moment in a location con-
venient to both sides to discuss the modalities of the higher-level
meeting. These modalities would include the size of the delegations,
the duration of the meeting, the agenda and a clear understanding on
the status and amenities which the U. S. delegation would enjoy while
in the People's Republic of China. " Orally, we suggested that the
preliminary meeting be in Pakistan.
...~ Last week, we received from Ambassador Hilaly a
message probably written by the Chinese: "The Chinese Government
reaffirms its willingness to receive publically in Peking a Special Envoy
of the President of the U. S. (for instance, Mr. Kissinger) or the U. S.
Secretary of State or even the President of the U. S. himself for a direct
meeting and discussions. Of course, if the U. S. President considers
that the time is not yet ripe, the matter may be deferred to a later date.
As for the modalities, procedure and other details of the high-level
meeting and discussions in Peking, as they are of no substantive signifi-
cance, it is believed that it is entirely possible for proper arrangements
to be made through the good offices of President Yahya Khan. "
Mr. Kissinger stressed that these developments could be of great
diplomatic significance, both with respect to Vietnam and the Soviet
Union. Because (outside of the President), Mr. Kissinger is the only
person who can talk to the Chinese understanding all of the inter-related
aspects of the negotiations, it is desired that Mr. Kissinger be the first
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-~ Mr. Kissinger stated that we intend to reply that the
U.S. -is prepared to talk on all outstanding issues and cannot confine
the meeting to one topic. Each side will be free to raise whatever
issues are of concern to them. The President is prepared to go to
Peking, but there should be a preliminary secret meeting between
Mr. Kissinger and Chou En-Lai at which time Mr. Kissinger will be
empowered to select a time and the general circumstances of a
Presidential visit possibly next year.
Mr. Kissinger then indicated to Ambassador Farland that the President
will not go to Peking unless Vietnam is concluded. Mr. Kissinger will
propose to meet with Chou En-Lai or his representative either in
Pakistan or a location in Southern China which is easily accessible
from Pakistan.
TECHNICAL DETAILS OF MEETING
Mr. Kissinger and Ambassador Farland proceeded to discuss a number
of technical details related to the meeting between Mr. Kissinger and
the Chinese.
Mr. Kissinger stated that Ambassador Farland would receive a copy
of everything given to Yahya.
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Farland if he thought Hilaly would permit our messages to be ready by
the foreign office. Ambassador Farland thought there was no danger
of this since, in his view, Hilaly does not trust either his staff or the
foreign office.
Mr. Kissinger next raised the question of whether our next message
should be delivered to Yahya through Hilaly or through Ambassador
East-West crisis.
Mr. Kissinger asked Ambassador Farland whether it would be possible
to get to Pakistan without attracting attention. The Ambassador felt
that a visit by Mr. Kissinger could be easily explained in terms of the
Mr. Kissinger next questioned whether it would be better to meet in
Pakistan where the Pakistanis would tape the meeting -.. or in China
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where the Chinese would do the taping. Ambassador Farland felt
the litter would be preferable, and Mr. Kissinger agreed.
Mr. Kissinger outlined a proposed itinerary in which he would go to
Vietnam on an inspection trip, stop in Bangkok, New Delhi, Islamibad
on Friday, have Ambassador Farland take him off for the weekend --
and then go to Southern China for roughly 24 hours. Mr. Kissinger
stated he would then go on to Tehran on Monday. He will probably
travel in one of the large Presidential aircraft -- possibly Air Force 2.
Mr. Kissinger asked if there were an American Press Corps in
Rawalpindi; Ambassador Farland said there was one fellow named
Zeiber.
Mr. Kissinger suggested that he could say he was going to the Khyber
Pass or to the hill station, and Ambassador Farland could cover for
him. Ambassador Farland stated that Yahya has a summer house
which could be used; it would be best if President Yahya invited
Mr. Kissinger there for the weekend. Ambassador Farland stated
that the Chinese have an airfield just the other side of the mountains
which could be used for the meeting.
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Mr. Kissinger stated there were several possible channels which he
could use in communicating with Ambassador Farland:,f
- Navy Channel ending in Karachi (a commercial plane
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pads (however, encryption and de-cryption each take about four hours).
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would handle the messages. Ambassador Farland felt it would be
best to have the special Navy communicator in Karachi where the
Attache is stationed. 25:25X1
could probably be used occasionally, and that he would have the
Navy Channel set up by next week (Monday, if possible), after Admiral
Moorer clears the Attache (named Dros).
TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS
Mr. Kissinger stated that he presently thought he would leave
Rawalpindi Saturday morning and return Sunday evening -- with a stay
in China of about 24 hours to permit three separate sessions.
Ambassador Farland pointed out that he would be expected to have a
large reception for Mr. Kissinger who agreed that everything required
by protocol must be done to avoid arousing suspicion.
Mr. Kissinger raised the question of whether the country director at
State should be permitted to send a representative along on the trip
which would pose real pro' 1enis in Faki6tan. Ambassador Farland
suggested that the Vietnam country director be permitted to send his
representative on that portion of the trip only.
PAKISTAN'S ECONOMIC SITUATION .
Mr. Kissinger stated that he would talk to McNamara on Monday,
May 10, and tell him' that Yahya must be kept afloat for six more
months; one problem will be that McNamara is emotionally against
Yahya -- as is the entire liberal. community. Ambassador Farland
pointed out that matters won't be helped by the fact that Keating is
now on his way back to conduct a series of conferences, including
some with his old Senate confreres. Mr. Kissinger stated that he
would tell McNamara that this is the only channel we have, and he
must give Yahya at least three months. Ambassador Farland stated
that six months should be the goal.
to make a new presentation to the consortium. Ahmad is coming to
the United States next week, and Ambassador Farland has stressed
this to him. The Ambassador stated that one inherent problem is that
the lower echelon in the Pakistani bureaucracy feels they have a com-
mitment from China to support operations in East Pakistan. Although
Ambassador Farland stated that he had urged Yahya to tell his staff
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Japan is negative in their position, Ambassador Farland felt that
Germany will not let Pakistan go down the drain and the British
will probably help as well. Mr. Kissinger asked whether the $250
million will be applied entirely to debt re-scheduling -- and whether
Yahya could propose a plan applicable to West-Pakistan. Ambassador
Farland thought some of the $250 million would be a new loan, and
that a consortium proposal would be geared to East Pakistan with the
West receiving/ administering the funds.
Mr. Kissinger next asked what he could do bureaucratically to help.
Ambassador Farland said that the most important contribution would
be to get McNamara to head up the consortium.. Mr. Kissinger replied
that he did not think McNamara would agree to this because it would
antagonize his liberal friends. Ambassador Farland then pointed out
that the IMF was another possibility that should not be overlooked.
Assali had previously requested a standby laon from the IMF which
was turned down; however, the loan request could be reactivated.
Mr. Kissinger indicated that he would take this issue up with Peterson
or Shultz, and that he would report on his meeting with McNamara
POLITICAL SITUATION
In the West, everyone had thought the landowners could continue to
the Benghalis realized for the first time that they were part of the world.
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Mr. Kissinger asked how it was that the election results were so
unexpected. Ambassador Farland said that everyone has missed in
their predictions. In East Pakistan, Rahman had been able to capitalize
on the cyclone. When the western nations began to pour in assistance,
retain substantial support.
,successfully, a new post could be offered. Mr.. Kissinger replied non-
committally that if this gets done, "we will owe you a great debt of
Ambassador Farland voiced some mild complaints .about living in
Pakistan and expressed the hope that if the China meeting came off
gratitude. ''
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Mr. Kissinger asked if there is any way West Pakistan can hold on to
East Pakistan. Ambassador Farland said no, not in the long run.
Mr. Kissinger then said that all we need is six months. East Benghal
is bound to become an economic disaster; Chinese influence will grow
there, and it will not be possible to win any permanent friends there.
Ambassador Farland agreed and pointed out the difficulty of making a
financial commitment to the Benghalis.
Ambassador Farland asked if Mr. Kissinger could have Hanna pass
the word down through regular channels that we are going to work
things out and support the government. Mr. Kissinger said he would
insure this gets done. Ambassador Farland then said that our interest
in trying to save Pakistan be conveyed to the heads of government in
Britain, Germany -_ and.possibly also Japan. Mr. Kissinger replied
that he might be going to Britain on other business and would speak to
Heath about this. Ambassador Farland pointed out that at this point,
the other members of the consortium do not know our position.
Mr. Kissinger indicated, by way of summary, that he would:
(1) Have Hanna told that we want a positive attitude and six
months time;
(2) Talk t9 McNamara along the lines above-,
(3) Look into the IMF Loan;
(4) Personally talk to Heath,,
(5) Have Rush talk to Brandt in two weeks time
before the end of the month; and
or, in any
.(6) Possibly get the State Department to get to Japan if there
is a convenient way to do this.
Mr. Kissinger then asked Ambassador Farland to check back with him
if at any point he received instructions from the Department which were
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TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/NODIS
DELIVERY OF U. S. MESSAGE
With regard to the means of delivering the message to Yahya, Ambassador
Farland felt that he should give it to Yahya (rather than Hilaly) since
he could use this to build up credence with Yahya. Ambassador Farland
also suggested that this could be used as a lever to get some things done
which he has been pressing for in East Pakistan. Mr. Kissinger pointed
out that the two were separate, and must be kept that way. Mr. Kissinger
stated that in any event the message would be shown to Hilaly and
Ambassador Farland would get a copy to discuss with Yahya. All techni-
cal coordination will be done through Ambassador Farland .--who should
discuss with Yahya Mr. Kissinger's around-the-world trip, his intention
to stop in Pakistan for the weekend and then go on (presumably) to
Tehran after leaving Pakistan. A one-day official program in Pakistan
would probably have to be planned. Ambassador Farland should discuss
with Yahya the fact that he met with Mr. Kissinger and also discuss the
technical arrangements of the visit.
Ambassador Farland asked that the Navy attache contact him as soon as
the channel is open, and Mr. Kissinger assured hint this would be done
probably by Monday.
A number of details were then discussed without any definite decisions
being made:
conspicuously at Rawalpindi.
Whether to fly to China using a Pakistani, Chinese or U. S.
Whether to employ a second U. S. plane (possibly a Jetstar)
for the flight into China in order to leave the larger aircraft parked
-w Whether or not Ambassador Farland should accompany
Mr. Kissinger into China.
Rawalpindi. Mr. Kissinger might initially land there on the pretext of
-? Whether to fly into China from Rawalpindi or Sargoda.
Ambassador Farland pointed out that Mr. Kissinger would be least
likely to be observed in Sargoda, a military base 45 minutes south of
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visiting the surrounding countryside. After his large plane had left
for Rawalpindi to refuel, he could transfer to a smaller plane which
would take his party to China and return him to Rawalpindi the following
day. The problem with this plan would be that Mr. Kissinger could not
normally visit a defense installation like Sargoda without arousing
suspicion.
The final determination with regard to technical details was left in the
hands of Ambassador Farland who indicated he would submit several
well-developed alternatives to Mr. Kissinger for review.
After a few parting remarks, the meeting was concluded at 5:45 p. m.
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AWSi' it-YiA1 C, .. McJa/aui:t-UKMi
and/or CONTU' uATION SHEET
I TON? SEC;',T;T EXCLUSIVE
BT
TOP SECRET EXCLUSIVE FOR CAPT DRAZ
1. DECISION REACHED TO INITIATE CONNIRRANCEMENT DISCUSSED LAST MSG
THIS SYSTENH.
2. DEPT OF NAVY CIVILIAN JOHN H. (DUKE) O'NEILL, JR. TRAVELING AS TOURIST
WILL ARRIVE URSTA 11 MAY AND CONTACT YOU SOON AFTER ARRIVAL. HE IS
BRINGING AND WILL PROVIDE YOU INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL CRYPTO SYSTEM.
AMBASSADOR ALREADY KNOWLEDGEABLE NEW CO1D O SYSTEM AND IS AWAITING NOTIFICATION
FROM YOU WREN YOU ARE READY TO TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MEGS.
3. NECESSITY TO MAINTAIN SECRECY ON THIS COMNO ARRANGEMENT, EVEN MERE
FACT IT EXISTS, CANNOT BE OVEREA,''HAS IZED. ONLY YOU AND AMBASSADOR ARE
TO BE KNOWLEDGEABLE.
REALIZE YOU WILL ENCOUNTER SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTIES AND UNDOUBTEDLY
S'T'X;;ULATL SOME CURIOSITY. SUGGEST DEVELOPMENT OF COVER STORY. WE
WILL ASSIST ANY WAY POSSIBLE.
5. AGAIN CANNOT OVEREMPHASIZE SENSITIVITY AND NEED FOR ABSOLUTE SECRECY.
UP SE,4~12'~
!OL NO.
TOR/TOO
NO. OF
P AG ES
MORI/CDF
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SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
TOP SECPF.T EXCLUSIVE
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President Nixon has carefully studied the message of April 21,
1971, from Premier Chou En-Lai conveyed through the courtesy of
President Yahya Khan. President Nixon agrees that direct high-level
negotiations are necessary to resolve the issues dividing the United
States of America and the People's Republic of China. Because of the
importance he attaches to normalizing relations between our two countries,
President Nixon is prepared to accept the suggestion of Premier
Chou En-Lai that he visit Peking for direct conversations with the
leaders of the People's Republic of China. At such a meeting each side
would be free to raise the issue of principal concern to it.
In order to prepare the visit by President Nixon and to establish
reliable contact with the leaders of the Chinese People's Republic, President
Nixon proposes a preliminary secret meeting between his Assistant for
National Security Affairs, Dr. Kissinger and Premier Chou En--Lai
or another appropriate high-level Chinese official. Dr.'?Kissinger would be
prepared to attend such a meeting on Chinese soil preferably at some
location within convenient flying distance from Pakistan to be suggested
by the People's Republic of China. Dr. Kissinger would be authorized to
discuss the circumstances which would make a visit by President Nixon
most useful, the agenda of such a meeting, the time of such a visit and to
begin a preliminary exchange of views on all subjects.of mutual interest.
If it should be thought desirable that a special emissary come to Peking
publically between the secret visit to the People's Republic of China of
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Dr. Kissinger and the arrival of President Nixon, Dr. Kissinger will
be authorized to arrange it. It is anticipated that the -visit of President
Nixon to Peking could be announced within a short time of the secret
meeting between Dr. Kissinger and Premier Chou En-Lai. Dr. Kissinger
will be prepared to come from June 15 onward.
It is proposed that the precise details of Dr. Kissinger's trip
including location, duration of stay, communication and similar matters
be discussed through the good offices of President Yahya Khan. For
secrecy, it is essential that no other channel be used. It is also under-
stood that this first meeting between Dr. Kissinger and high officials of
the People's-Re ublic of China be strictly secret.
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THE AMBASSADOR REQUIRES FOLLOWING INFO TO REACH HIM BY IS MAY
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES.
A. CONSIDERING FLIGHT PATH ALONG LINE RAWALPINDI-
GILGIT AND ONWARD WHAT IS. CLOSEST CHICOM.AIRFIELD
THAT CAN ACCEPT 707 TYPE AIRCRAFT,
B. CI:OSEST CHICOM AIRFIELD THAT CAN ACCEPT F 27(FRIEND-
FT
,
SHIP) AIRCRA
C. EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LR RADAR DETECTION OF EITHER
TYPE AIRCRAFT BY SOVIET AND INDIAN EW SITES ALONG ABOVE
FLIGHT PATH,
D. BEST ESTIMATE OF TIME FRAME FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTION
.PHASE W.
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P 13070OZ MAY 71
TOP SECRET
A. YOUR 1215002 'MAY 71.
1. IAW REF A FIRST BASE NOTIFIED.
2. FIRST BASE REQUIRES FOLLOWING INFO TO REACH HIM BY
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES.
18 MAY -
A. CONSIDERING FLIGHT PATH ALONG LINE RAWALPINDI-
GILGIT AND ONWARD WHAT IS CLOSEST CHICOM AIRFIELD
THAT CAN ACCEPT 707 TYPE AIRCRAFT,
B. CLOSEST CHICOM AIRFIELD THAT CAN ACCEPT F 27(FRIEND-
SHIP) AIRCRAFT,
C. EVALUATION OF.POTENTIAL LR RADAR DETECTION OF EITHER
TYPE AIRCRAFT BY SOVIET AND INDIAN EW SITES ALONG ABOVE
.I LIGHT PATH,
D. BEST ESTIMATE OF TIME FRAME FOR PLANNING AND, EXECUTION
PHASE W.
GP-1
PLANNING 1'O TRAVEL TO FIRST BASE
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VIA SPECIAL CHANNEL
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
May 14, 1971
FROM: Henry A. Kissinger
Message passed to Yahya through Hilaly along lines of our
..conversation. You were designated as point of contact for travel
arrangements.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
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FROM:
C. On basis of available information must assume flight will
be subjected to routine Soviet and Indian radar monitoring. Due to
ne ed for secrecy have not yet made detailed technical anal.,rsi of
this problem.
Current best estimate would appear to target on first half
of the month of July. However, crystallization of planning will have
to await response from the other side.
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TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
FROM: AMBASSADOR FARLAND
TO:.HENRY A. KISSINGER
OPTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH OBJECTIVES ARE LIMITED BY THE UTMOST NEED
FOR SECURITY, BY TIME, AND BY GEOGRAPHICAL CONSIDERATIONS. GIVEN
THESE LIMITING FACTORS, THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED
FEASIBLE IN VARYING DEGREES, THOUGH EACH IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
DEFICIENCIES.
-I. OPTION A. DAWN DEPARTURE FROM RAWALPINDI ABOARD PAI FOKKER
F-27 , DESTINATION HOT'IEN, FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION
APP OXIMATELY THREE.HOURS. RETURN TO RAWALPINDI BY DUSK. ELAPSED
TI EPENDING ON LENGTH OF CONFERENCE. COVET STORY: TOURIST FLIGINI TO
GIL IT, THEN OVERFLIGHT OF'SWAT VALLEY, KHYBER PASS, ETC. NIGHT COULD BE
SPENT EITHER AT RESIDENCE IN ISLAMABAD, OR IF FURTHER COVER NEEDED
RESIDENCE MUREE. PRESUME ALSO THAT THE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE IN
MUREE WOULD BE AVAILABLE. LIMITING FACTOR IS OPERATIONAL CHARACTER-
ISTICS OF F-27, ALTIT.UDE OF OPERATION, FUELING, LACK OF RADAR. THIS
OPTION IS THE LEAST LIKELY.
2. OPTION B. DAWN DEPARTURE FROM RAWALPINDI ABOARD PIA BOEING 707. DEST-
INATION HOT'IEN,' FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR
AND TEN MINUTES, WITH RETURN TO RAWALPINDI AT DUSK OR LATER.
COVER AT EMBARKATION AND DIS-EMBARKATION. ELAPSED'TIME DEPENDS
ON THE LENGTH OF THE CONFERENCE. COVER STORY: GROUP GUEST OF PRES-
IDENT YAHYA ON A DAY LONG AUTO SIGHTSEEING, TRIP. NIGHT COULD BE
SPENT AS IN NUMBER ONE.N OPTION A.
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Z. OPTION C. CONFEREES FROM CHICOM ARRIVE IN RAWALPINDI VIA COM-
MERCIAL PIA AIRCRAFT.AN ALTERNATIVE SECRET MEETING TO BE HELD w;,v
AT THE PRESIDENT' HOUSE IN RAWALPINDI OR IN HI S RESIDENCE IN
MUREE. EITHER OF THESE LOCATIONS COULD BE.EASY TO ARRANGE AND
SAFE TO IMPL G IS UNDER THE PRESIDENT'S
SUPERVISION, WOULD HAVE COMPLETE
OPPORTUNITY FOR COVERAGE. THE OPTION OF MEETING WITH CHICOM
CONFEREES IN THE CHICOM EMBASSY WOULD BE FIRST CHOICE.
4o OPTION D. US AIR FORCE PLANE MAKES. A DAWN DEPARTURE OSTENSIBLY
FOR TEHRAN. TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT ADDITIONAL OVERFLIGHT CLEARANCE
,25X1
ROS PLAN WOULD BE LAID OUT FOR SOUTHERN ROUTE SKIRTING AFGHAN-pp,n,
IS ACTUAL DESTINATION HOT'IENN FLIGHT TO DESTINATION APPROX-iy?~cf~pag~
IMATELY ONE HOUR AND TEN MINUTES. RETURN TRIP TIME DEPENDENT ON``
LENGTH OF CONFERENCE. REFUELING AT SARAGODHA AIR BASE IN PAKIS-
TAN IF NECESSARY. COVER STORY: MECHANICAL DELAY AT TIME OF I "I
TAKE OFF OR MECHANICAL DIFFICULTY REQUIRING LANDING AT
SARAGODHA.
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5.OPTION E. AS AN OPTION FROM A DIFFERENT AREA, 'US AIR FORCE PLANE
DEPARTS HONG KONG, DESTINATION LUICHOW. THENCE ONWARD VIA BURMA
WITH STOP AT DACCA FOR FIRST HAND LOOK AT OUR HUMANITARIAN INT-
ERESTS AND / OR FLIGHT TO CALCUTTA TO OBSERVE THE REFUGEE
PROBLEM. THEREAFTER REVERSE LEG TO SAIGON FOR INSPECTION, BEING
THE PROFESSED REASON FOR THE TRIP. SINCE AN INTERMEDIATE STOP IS
VIRTUALLY ON THE LINE OF FLIGHT, TIME UNACCOUNTED. WOULD BE MINIMAL.
.HOWEVER, OVERFLIGHT CLEARANCE COVER FOR THAILAND AND SOUTH
VIETNAM IN PARTICULAR , AND PROBABLY LAOS WOULD HAVE TO BE FORMULATED.
'6. AM ATTEMPTING TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES.
? t
7. TOTAL OF TWO MESSAGES NOW RECEIVED FROM YOU.
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TOP S7.CRE" /Srt N,51TIVF:/ 'XCLUV~IV " FYFS ONLY
VIA r rCIAL .GI1J NNTL
May 20x 1971
`CSR: AMBASSADOR FAItLAND
'ROME } RY A. KIS SINGER
Please deliver attached massage to Yahya personally
for immediate transmittal by him to PItC Ambassador.
Best regards.
Atts. clunent
TOP SECRET /SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIV ':LY ;YTS ONLY
HAK:AMH:m,lh:typed 5/20/71 .
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MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
in case the People's Republic of China has not been apprised,
the United States Government wishes to inform it of the following state-
meat made by the President of the United States on May 20, 1971:
The Governments of the United States and the Soviet
Union, after reviewing the course of their talks on the lim-
itation of strategic armaments, have agreed to concentrate
this year on working out an agreement for the limitation of
the deployment of anti-ballistic missile systems (ABM's).
They have also agreed that, together with concluding an
agreement to limit ABM's, they will agree on certain
measures with respect to the limitation of offensive strategic
"The two sides are taking this course in the conviction
that it will create more favorable conditions for further nego-
tiations to limit all strategic arms.
be actively pursued.
These negotiations will
President Nixon wishes to emphasize that it is his policy to con-
dude no agreement which would be directed against the People's
Republic of China. Mr. Kissinger is prepared to include this issue
and related questions on the agenda of the proposed meeting with the
designated representative of the People's Republic of china.
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r
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
In case the People's Republic of China has not been apprised,
the United States Government wishes to inform it of the following state-
anent made by the President of the United States on May 20, 1971:
'The Governments of the United States and the Soviet
Union, after reviewing the course of their talks on the urn--
itation of strategic .armaments,, have agreed to concentrate
this year on working out an agreement for the limitation of
the deployment of anti-ballistic missile systems (ABM's).
They have also agreed that, together with concluding an
agreement to limit ABM's, they will.agree on certain
measures with respect to' the limitation of offensive strategic
MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
"The two sides are taking this course in the &onviction
that it -will create more favorable conditions for further nego--
be'actively,pur sued.
will----
=---:=-.-President Nixon wishes to emphasize that it is his policy to eon- _:.:---
.dude no agreement which would be directed against the People's
Republic of China. Mr. Kissinger is prepared to include this issue
and related questions on the agenda of the proposed meeting with the
designated representative of the People's Republic of China.
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T 0 P S E OR E T/ USITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
i HAVE APPOINTMENT SEE YAHYA IN KARACHI AT 1030 HOURS El kiAT
CAN AND WILL DELIVER ($SSAQE PERT ZONED'REFEREUCEc BEST REt3ARDSg
0 P S E' fi R E T/SENSI ' IVE/EXCLUSIVELY
MAY E1 f 1971
FOR HEitY A*KISSINGER
.,, FROM AASSAUV1 r ~e.H~u
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L
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
FROM:
Jon Howe
called me at 5:00 a. m. this morning to state
.that Ambassador Farland had made an error in his initial message
as to the time of his meeting with Yahya. The meeting will be at
6:30 p.m. on May 22 rather than 6:30 p.m. May 21 as previously
reported.
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TOP SECRET/ SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
FROM: AMBASSADOR FARLAND
TO: HENRY A. KISSINGER
1. YAHYA ADVISED ME YOUR MESSAGE RECEIVED BY HIM IN LAHORE ON MAY
17, AND WAS DELIVERED TO CHICOM AMBASSADOR IN KARACHI ON MAY 19.
2. I INDICATED TO YAHYA YOUR TIME FRAME FOR VISIT TO PINDI AND
HE APPROVED. HE TOLD ME HE HAD RECCOMMENDED TO CHOU EN LAI'THAT
HE MEET WITH YOU PERSONALLY DURING VISIT.
3. YAHYA SAID HE IS FULLY PREPARED TO LAY ON COMPLETE CLANDESTINE
OPERATION PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO DESTINATION, INCLUDING PEKING
VIA PIA AIRCRAFT ON EITHER HINDUKUSH. OR DACCA ROUTE. Z SAID HE WOULD
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THAT WHICH COVERTLY NECESSARY
REALIZED
TH IMPORT THEREOF AND WOULD.TRANSMIT SOONEST.
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FROM: AMBASSADOR FARLAND
TO: HENRY A. KISSINGER
1. PRESIDENT SUGGESTS THAT MEMBER HIS COMMAND , POSSIBLY CHIEF OF
STAFF GENERAL HAMMID KAHN, ACCOMPANY YOU ON TRIP.
2. VER STORY SIMPLY'THAT YOU AND PARTY HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY PRESIDENT-
IAL AIDE ON EXTENSIVE SIGHTSEEING TOUR MOUNTAIN AREA WITH
AN OVERNIGHT AT PRESIDENT'S GUEST HOUSE.
3. HE BELIEVES THAT I SHOULD GO TO HRIS GUESTHOUSE IN MUREE DURING
TOTAL TIME YOU ARE ABSENT IN ORDER TO COVER PHONE CALLS, ETC. I AGREE.
4. TENTATIVELY PLANNING TO HAVE PROTOCOL RECEPTION FOR YOU'-EVENING OF
YOUR ARRIVAL. WOULD YOU CONSIDER DEPARTURE MIDNIGHT THEREAFTER,RE-
TURNING FROM MEETING NIGHT OF TENTH (10)?
BEST
REGARDS
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE./EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
TOP SECRET
p , 1 _,_o / paws
~Q~..._Ot, CvpiaS
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1. There is a very encouraging and positive response to the last
message,
2. Please convey to Mr. Kissinger that the meeting will take place
in the capital for which travel arrangements will be made by us.
3. Level of meeting will be as proposed by you.
4. Full message will be transmitted by safe means.
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."Premier Chi En Lai sincerely thanks RIs Ezceelleency President
Yahya Shan for most rapidly transmitting the three messages from President
ULZOXU
"Premier Chou En Lii, has seriously studied President Nixon's
messages of April 29, May 17th and May 22 d 1991, and has reported with
much pleasure to Chairman Mac Too Thug that President Nixon is prepared
to accept his suggestion to visit Peking for direct coaversations with the
leaders of the maples Republic of China. Chairman Mao Tse Tung has
indicated that be welcomes President Nixon's visit and looks forware to
that occasion when he may have direct cca vercaa.tfnrrz wit Ma Ezcelle
the President. In which each side would free to raise the principal issue
of concern to it. It go.. without saying that the first question to be settled
is the crucial issue between China and the United States which I. the question
of the concrete way of the withdrawal of all the U. S. Armed 3i`orcees from
Taiwan and Taiwan Straits area.
"Prey r Chao En Lai welcomes Dr. Kissinger to,-China. as the
U. S. representative who will come in advance for a preliminary secret
meetigg with high level Chinese officials to prepare and make necessary
arrangements for President l iacon's visit to Peking.
"Premier Chan En Lai suggests that it would be preferable: for
Dr. Kissinger to not a date between June IS and 20th for his arrival in
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China, and that he may fly direct from Islamabad to a Chinese airport not
open to the public. As for the flight. he may take a Pakistan Boeing aircraft
President Yahya Khaa directly with the, Chinese Ambassador.
Nor Chop En tai warmly looks forward to the meeting with
part guarantee the strict maintenance of secrecy. When the talks have
yielded results, the two sides may agree to a public announcement to be rnaade
after the meeting. it it is so desired.
"As for other details, they may be dbicussed and arranged through
four days. U there is the desire to use his own telecommunication equipment
on a temporary basis during his stay in China he may do so.
"As it is difficult to keep Dr. Kissinger's trip strictly secre4 he
may well consider coming for the meeting in an open capacity. If secrecy
is still desired the Government of the Peoples Republic of China will on its
as a Chinese special plane can be sent to fly him to and from China. It
needed. The talks plus the flights on both ways will probably take three o
Dr. Kissinger in China in the near future.
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s W
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward with great pleasure
to the opportunity of a personal meeting and discussions with the
leaders of the People's Republic of China.
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
to leave Washington before the first week of July, Accordingly,
President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China on July 9
and leave on July 11, flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft from
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
concern to both countries preliminary to President Nixon's visit to
China, and to make all arrangements for the President's visit.
Dr. Kissinger will not require his own telecommunication equipment.
It'is envisaged that four members of his personal staff will accompany
Islamabad to Peking.
a-_ J 6 y //
/
President Nixon has carefully -reviewed the May 29, 1971,
President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government
of the People's Republic of China will maintain strict secrecy
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..z..
with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to settle on a possible communique
to be issued sometime after his return to the United States if this is
mutually desired.
Dr. Kissinger warmly looks forward to his visit to China and
to his meeting with Premier Chou en-Lai. President Nixon considers
this trip a very positive first step in improving relations between the
United States and the People's Republic of China.
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qk)
President Nixon has carefully reviewed the May 29, 1971,
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward with great pleasure
to the opportunity of a personal meeting/vif7.i tae leaders of the People's
Republic of China.
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
to leave Washington before the first week of July. Accordingly,
President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China
on July 9 and leave on July 11, flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft
from Islamabad 5Mirqr to Peking.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
concern to both countries preliminary to President Nixon's visit to
It is envisaged that four members of his personal staff will accompany
and to make all arrangements for the President's visit.
Dr. Kissinger will not require his own telecommunication equipment.
.President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government of
the People's Republic of China maintain strict secrecy
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with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to settle on a possible communique
to be issued sometime after his return to the United States if this is
mutually desired.
Dr. Kissinger warmly looks forward to his visit to China and
to his meeting with Premier Chou en-Lai. President Nixon considers
this trip a very positive first step in improving relations between the
United States and the People's Republic of China.
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President Nixon has carefully reviewed the May 29, 1971,
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
V/1 i CrAIOE,~~
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward/o the opp~i`ttx~ait
of a personal cg with the leaders of the People's Republic of
China.
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
to leave Washington before the first week of July. Accordingly,
President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China early
on July 9 and leave on July 11, flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft
k4114VIV directly to Peking.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
concern to both countries preliminary to President Nixon's visit to
China, and to make all arrangements for the President's visit.
Dr. Kissinger will not require his own telecommunication equipment.
It is envisaged that four members of his personal staff will accompany
President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government of
the People's Republic of China is prepared to maintain strict secrecy
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with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to settle on a possible communique
to be issued sometime after his return to the United States if this is
Presai e rr x^r - ~a ,s- 'm i x , ho .. s wa rm-
1; P a
onsx er sed a pe tx? first ste in improving relations between the
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United States and the People's Republic of China.
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MESSAAG ''?lt THE GVEINMENT
OF THE PEO SE'S REPUBLICZF CHINA
China.
President Nixon has carefully reviewed the May 29, 1971,
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward to the opportunity
of a personal exchange with the leaders of the People's Republic of
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
to leave Washington before the first week of July. Accordingly,
President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China early
on July 9 and leave on July 11, flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft-
directly to and from axe airport in the vicinity of Peking,to ba-dasi ated?
h -Gh. e r
It is envisaged that four members of his personal staff will accompany
Dr. Kissinger will not require his own telecommunication equipment.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
concern to both countries preliminary.to President Nixon's visit to
China, and to make all arrangements for the President's visit.
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President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government of.
the People's Republic of China is prepared to maintain strict secrecy
with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to settle on a possible communique
to be issued sometime after his return to the United States if this is
mutually desired.
President Nixon reciprocates Premier Chou en.-tai's warm
anticipation of the meeting between the Premier and Dr. Kissinger.
He considers it a hopeful first step in improving relations between the
United States and the People's Republic of China.
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 ,?i. __ -i ., _, 1 ..f-yt /K, /3 .~ -r ~/ L
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message from. Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward to the opportunity
of a personal exchange with the leaders of the Peoples Republic of
4-1
MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNMENT / /A
-OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
'President Nixon has carefully reviewed the May Z9, 1971
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China early
to leave Washington before the first weel; of July. Accordingly,
on July 9 and leave on July 11, flying in a, Pakistani Boeing aircraft
directly to and from ate, airportt6 be designated by 'the Chinese.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
concern to both countries preliminary to President Nixon's visit to
i
inge
wi
t
o
t
t
President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government of
the Peoples Republic of China is prepared to maintain strict secrecy
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K
ss
'
l .
h _
--
o a -- -
.equipment. It is envisaged that four members of his personal staff
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with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to i.s-cus-s-a.possible communique
to be issued s meti,me after his return to the United Statesr.~ G;I
He considers it a hopeful first step in improving relations between the
ident Nixon reciprocates Premier Chou en-Lai'sfp;
anticipation of the meeting between the Premier and Dr. Kissinger.
United States and the Peoples Republic of China.
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MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNMENT
.OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
of a personal exchange with the leaders of the Peoples Republic of
President Nixon has carefully reviewed the May 29, 1971
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan so
kindly conveyed. President Nixon looks forward to the opportunity
The President appreciates the warm welcome extended by
Premier Chou en-Lai to his personal representative, Dr. Kissinger.
Because of the shortness of time available and the need to arrange a
suitable pretext for his travel, Dr. Kissinger now finds it impossible
-President Nixon proposes that Dr. Kissinger arrive in China early
to leave Washington before the first week of July. Accordingly,
directly to and from an airport to be designated by the Chinese.
on July. 9 and leave on July 11, flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft
China. Dr. Kissinger will not require his own telecommunication
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss all issues of
concern to both countries preliminary. to President Nixon's visit to
equipment. It is envisaged that four members.of his personal staff
will accompany him.
President Nixon appreciates the fact that the Government of
the Peoples Republic of China is prepared to maintain strict secrecy
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with respect to Dr. Kissinger's visit and considers this essential.
Dr. Kissinger will be authorized to discuss a possible communique
to be issued sometime after his return to the United States.
President Nixon reciprocates Premier Chou en-tai's
He considers it a hopeful first step in improving relations between the
anticipation of the meeting between the Premier and Dr. Kissinger.
United States and the Peoples Republic of China.
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MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNMENT
OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
President Nixon has carefully studied the May 29, 1971,
message from Premier Chou en-Lai which President Yahya Khan
so kindly and helpfully conveyed. President Nixon sincerely appreciates
the constructive nature. of this message. He looks forward with great
anticipation to visiting China and meeting with Chairman Mao Tse-Tung,
Vice-Chairman Lin Piao and Premier Chou en-Lai.
f .
Dr. Kissinger will be prepared to discuss all matters concerning
the visit by President Nixon to China and to begin a preliminary exchange
of views on all issues of mutual interest. He will not need to use tele-
communications equipment during his stay in China since he will have
1
full Presidential authority to speak on the subjects at the meeting.
1
until it has oaken place. T4 e question of a possible public announcement
Yresictent Nixon desires that this meeting be kept secret at least
ice,- ~ /z~ -~
one of the topics that can be discusse etween time--~ ~
In order to maintain the secrecy of this meeting, it would be
Chin vials and Dr.; Kissinger.
most convenient for Dr. Kissinger to travel to China during the period
of July 9 to July, 11. He proposes flying in a Pakistani Boeing aircraft
directly from Pakistan to China arriving at an airport to be designated
by the Chinese on the morning of July 9, 1971, and returning to Pakistan
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Premier Chou en-Lai and other appropriate officials of the People's
on July 11, 1971. He hopes that these arrangements will be acceptable
.to the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Dr. Kissinger warmly looks forward to his meeting with
Republic -o? China.
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 TOP SI1CT UTrrEYI S ONLY
.~ i r ... . r ? mow.
6/4/71
SUGGESTED XTINET APY
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(AU Tirnoa Local)
Depart, Andre
July. Z 10:00 a. to, (flight tixm 7 hrs. 20 mire. )
Arrive Axachoroge
July 2
12:20 p.m.
l)ep-rt Anchorage
J u l y 2
1:54 V. m..
Depart Okinawa
July 3 6:30 p,, m.
(time gala: 5 hours )
(flight t I m s 9 hrs 14 ruin. )
(flight tin 3 bra. 45 mi:x, )
(three gain: I hour
(flight time 3 hrs. So =in.)
(time gain: 1 .5 hours )
Arrive Now Deihl Jay 6 2:20 p. AU
lap SECREjETES oNL~t
w.r+ w.? rrrn
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TOP SMCtt is rxrS ONLY
0,
Depart New noIh1 July 8
1 1:10 a. m*
(a ght time 1 hr. 20 nAiu )
(time gain: 30 wAn. )
Antra 1 awaipind1.. July 8 12:40 noon
ltsLVal mrli other site
(Other S - 2 days, 2 nigh)
July 8 12,00 u (Reception and dinner in evening)
13epw t T awa1ptndl my 9
5100 a.m..
12:45 p,=,
(night time 4 hrs. 45 min.)
(tom loss: 3 haur$ . y
Vepart other site July i l 2:00 p.m.,. ( gk t1 S hre.
Arrive R.awa1pind ; Yuly 11.
4:00 pm. . (Site where F-27 10 ed }
Depart. Paris
3U* 12 1100 po m. - (f1tght tlvw 8 hra. 15 rain. )
Arrive W"hLUgt&A July 12
...4115 pox**. :
(Arrive Big Mud! Airport )
(time gates 5 ho ars) . 1
XOP SVCC.tTJ ONL
4. New ?Delhi (2 days, 2 nigh )
TM-.r
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TOP SECRET/EYES ONLY
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
(All Times Local)
To Saigon
Depart Andrews
July 2
.9:45 P.m.
(flight time 7 hrs. 20 min. )
(time gain: 5 hours )
Arrive Anchorage
July 3
12:05 a. m.
Depart Anchorage
July 3
1:35 a. m.
(flight time 9 hrs. 10 min. )
(time gain: 6 hours )
Arrive Okinawa
July 4
4:45 a. m.
Depart Okinawa
July 4
6:15 a. m.
(flight time 3 hrs. 45 min.)
(time gain: 1 hour )
Arrive Saigon
Sai on (2 days)
July 4
9:00a.m.
Sunday
July 4
July 5
9:00 a. m.
Depart Saigon
July 6
9:00 a.m.
(flight time l hr. 30 min.
(time gain: 1 hour
Arrive Bangkok
July 6
9:30 a. m.
Bangkok (1 day)
July 6
9:30 a. m.
Depart Bangkok
July 7
7:10 a. m.
(flight time 3 hrs. 50 min.)
(time gain: 1. 5 hours )
Arrive New Delhi
Juljr 7
9:30 a. m.
TOP SECRET/EYES ONLY
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TOP SECRET/EYES ONLY
/2 days)
Rawalpindi /Other Site (3 days)
(Other site - 2 days / 1 night;
Rawalpindi - 2 half-days)
July 8
2:20 p.m.
Depart Rawalpindi July 9
1:00 a. m.
(flight time 4 hrs. 45 min.)
(time loss: 3 hours )
Arrive other site July 9,
8:45 a. xn..
Depart other site July 10
6,:00,p. m.
(flight time 5 hrs.
(time gain: 3 hours
Arrive Rawalpindi . July 10
Depart Rawalpindi July 11
.. 8:00 p. m.
1:00 p. M.
(flight time 9 hrs. 20 min. )
(time gain: 4 hours
Arrive Paris July 11
5:20 P.m.
.
Paris (1 evening, 1 morning)
July 11
5:20 P.M.
Depart Paris July 12
1:00 p. m.
(flight time 8 hrs. 15 min. )
(time gain: 5 hours )
Arrive Washington July 12
4:15 p.m.
TOP SECRET/EYES ONLY
'4r
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Depart New Delhi
Arrive Rawalpindi
July 7
9:30 a. m.
July 8
..
1:30 P.M.
(flight time 1 hr. 20 min.
(time gain: 30 min.
July 8
2:20 p. M.
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TOP SECRET/EYES ONLY
ALTERNATE ITINERARY
(All Times Local)
.
To Saigon
Depart Andrews
Arrive Anchorage
July 2 9:45 p. m.
July 3 12:05 a. m.
(flight time 7 hrs. 20 min.)
(time gain: 5 hours
Depart Anchorage
July 3 1:35 a. m.
(flight time 9 hrs. 10 min.)
(time gain: 6 hours )
Arrive Okinawa
July 4
4:45 a. in.
Depart Okinawa
July 4
6:15 a. m.
(flight time 3 hrs. 45 min.)
(time gain: 1 hour )
:.Arrive Saigon
July 4
9:00 a. m.
Saigon (1-1/2 days, 1 night)
-July 4
9.00
Depart Saigon
July 5
1:00 p. in.
(flight time 1 hr. 30 min.
(time gain: 1 hour
B
an
Arrive Bangkok
gkok 1 clay, 1 nigh
July 5
t)
1:30 p. rn..
July 5.: .,
1:30 p.m.
Depart Bangkok
July 6
12:00 n.
(flight time 3 hrs. 50 min.)
(time gain: 1 5 hours )
TOP
S
Arrive New Delhi.
ECRET/EYES ONLY
July 6 .
2:20 p.m.
!
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? TOP SECRET /EYES ONLY
q'I
New Delhi
1.1/2 days,
nights)
July 7
July 6
Depart New Delhi July.8
8:00 a. m.
Arrive Rawalpindi July 8 8:50 a. m.
Rawalpindi /Other Site
(3-1/2 days, 3 nights) (Rawalpindi 1-1/2 days;
other site 2 days, 1 night)
July 8
8:50 a. m.
Depart Rawalpindi
July 9
1:00 a. m.
(flight time 4 hrs. 4 min. )
5
loss: 3 hours )
(time
Arrive other site
July 9
8:45 a. m.
Depart other site
July 10
6:00 p.m.
(flight time 5 hrs.
Arrive Rawalpindi
July 10 .
8:00 P.M.
(time gain : 3 hours
Depart Rawalpindi
July 11
1:00
(flight time 9 hrs. 20 min.
Arrive Paris
July 11
6:ZO p.m.
(time gain: 4 hours
6. Paris (1 night, 1 morning)
July 11 6:20 p.m.
Depart Paris July 12 1:00 p. m. . (flight time 8 hrs. 15 min. )
(time gain: 5 hours )
(flight time 1 hr. 20 min. )
(time gain: 30 min. )
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TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EXCLUSIVELY EYES ONLY
In general, what they will want out
of the meeting and what we will want
General Approach
Warsaw Talks
Biographies
Summit Meeting
Position Papers
Do's and don'ts of conduct (e. g. ,
etc. )
treat as equals, adhere to principles,
1-Iiistory and analysis of talks 1955-
1968/Nixon Administration
Biographic sketches and views of
;leading Chinese figures
including possible announcement
Various modalities of summit
and draft communique), sending of
Bruce, and general nature of summit
after preliminary meeting (scenario
logistics)
(date, duration, places, agenda,
including their likely position, our
Substantive pieces on key issues
specific formulations, and questions/
answers
Priority
Taiwan
Vietnam
-~~ United Nations
1
Asia in General
2
Japan
2
Soviet Union
2
Arms Control
2
Bilateral issues
.(Communications, trade, travel, Americans 2
Opening Statement
held in China, etc.)
Toasts
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