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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [58 STAT. The Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Diplomatic Agent REPUBLIQUE SYRIENNE MINISTBRE DES AFFAIRES ETRANGERES N°-- DAMAS, le 8/9/44 SIR, I have the honour to inform you that I have received with satis- faction your note dated 7th. September, 1944, in which you conveyed the view of the United States Government that the Syrian Govern- ment may now be considered representative, effectively independent and in a position satisfactorily to fulfil her international obligations and responsibilities; and that therefore the United States is prepared to extend full and unconditional recognition of the independence of Syria, upon receipt of written assurances that the existing rights of the United States and its nationals, particularly as set forth in the 43Stat. 1821. Treaty of 1924 between the United States and France, are fully rec- ognised and will be effectively continued and protected by the Syrian Government, until such time as appropriate bilateral accord may be concluded by direct and mutual agreement between the United States and Syria. The Syrian Government have taken note of the friendly attitude of the United States Government, and they highly appreciate this noble geste. It is my pleasant task to convey to you the assurances of the Syrian Government that the existing rights of the United States and its nationals, particularly as set forth in the Treaty of 1924 between the United States and France, are fully recognised and will be effectively continued and protected, until such time as appropriate bilateral accord may be concluded by direct and mutual agreement between Syria and the United States. I have the honour to add that the Syrian Government welcome the proposed appointment by the Government of the United States, of an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary as repre- sentative accredited to the President of the Syrian Republic, and propose to appoint a representative of the same rank to be accredited near the President of the United States. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration. JAMIL MARDAM BEY His Excellency, Mr. GEORGE WADSWORTH, United States DiplomaticAgent, Damascus. 1492

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