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General Dayan welcomed the Guest and expressed his wish that the General convey to His Imperial Majesty, General Dayan's gratitude for the time His Imperial Majesty spared during their most interesting discussion they had during General Dayan's recent visit to Teheran. General Dayan remarked that he was deeply impressed with His Imperial Majesty's wisdom and insight in world affairs and was grateful for the thorough global tour d'horizon which His Imperial majesty was kind enough to spare.

General Dayan continued to note that this was the best lecture in international affairs which he has heard in years, indicating that this does not exclude similar exposes he had occasion to listen to by American and other world leaders.

General Toufanian responded by remarking that, as Staff Officer to His Imperial Majesty, he is familiar with His Imperial Majesty's views and global concepts which from time to time he tries toe convey to Americans. Unfortunately, however, he has to say that the finds Americans' mentioning, Senators in particular, unfamiliar in geography and ignorant in world affairs.

General Toufanian continued to say that His Imperial Majesty was rather apprehensive concerning the policies and objectives of the new Administration in Israel, and that he (General Toufanian) is under instruction to exchange views with General Dayan on this subject.

General Toufanian remarked that there are very few countries in the immediate region on which one can rely, mentioning in particular the present situation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Turkey. General Toufanian stated that Iran is very interested in mutual reliance with Israel, and continued to say that it is in the interest of Iran that Israel internationally project its desire for peace and not for war.