Page:Ford, Pakistani Ambassador Yaqub-Khan - August 21, 1974(Gerald Ford Library)(1552760).pdf/1

File scanned from the National Security Adviser's Memoranda of Conversation Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

It is very nice to see you again and have an opportunity to chat with you.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you. You have already read the letter from Prime Minister Bhutto. He also asked me to convey his personal greetings.

Pakistan has the most intimidating honor guard I have ever seen.

We value our relationship with the U.S. and your efforts toward peace, and we are delighted that Secretary Kissinger will remain.

I want to say personally that our policies will continue. Secretary Kissinger is invaluable to me and to the country, and the globe. Your country's friendship is very valuable to us and we look forward to maintaining our relations. Secretary Kissinger has made me aware of some of your military needs. I don't know the total details yet.

I told the President of the $90 million request.

I thank you. You said you would do that.