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751G.00/12-2951:TOP SECRET FILE "It is not (rpt not) unaware such implementation poses certain number important problems for Washington as well as London, and it is with view facilitating their solution that French Govt has supported British suggestion prior Rome conference have meeting three powers Chiefs of Staff.

"French Govt can, therefore, only confirm to US Govt its very keen desire have such conference convened immediately."

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Foreign Office tells us aide memoire approved by Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Minister Associate States and stresses highly classified nature information therein. With reference SEA countries French Govt wld expect support military action, Foreign Office explains it wld expect such support only from Philippines and Thailand and apparently is dubious re support it wld obtain on any measures in UN from Burma, India, Pakistan and Indonesia.

Embassy is forwarding original text by air pouch. Both this telegram and original text being furnished USDEL.

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