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JAN 15 6:42 PM '52

Amlegation SAIGON 974


 * EYES ONLY HEATH.


 * CODE CLERK: THIS MSG TO BE DELIVERED TO MR. HEATH

FOR HIS EYES ONLY.

Tripartite MIL conversations held Washington JAN 11 concerning defense SEA were convened through direct NEGOTS between three Chiefs of Staff. Only at last moment were single REPS of each FONOFF permitted to be present as observers. DEPT had no opportunity contribute to agenda nor formally participate in discussions. Nevertheless LEG TELS concerning this SUBJ were and are most helpful.

Part one of agenda entitled "Exchange of Views with Respect to Southeast Asia" consists of two PTS.

1. Problems of SEA in light of world -wide implications of situation, and

2. Defense SEA including action in event of deterioration of situation.

Part two concerned recommendations of Singapore Conference.

Summary of discussions covering both Tarts has been given to BARTLETT for transmittal to LEG. He is expected to arrive Saigon APPROX JAN 26. Rh Rh