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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [58 STAT. The Lebanese Minister for ForeignAffairs to the American Diplomatic Agent RBPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE MINISTERE DES AFFAIRES TBANGERES NO 2162 BEYROUTH, le 8 Septembre 1944. SIR, I have the honour to inform you that I have received with satisfac- tion your note dated 7th. September, 1944, in which you conveyed the view of the United States Government that the Lebanese Govern- ment may now be considered representative, effectively independent and in a position satisfactorily to fulful his international obligations and responsibilities; and that therefore the United States is prepared to extend full and unconditional recognition of the independence of Lebanon 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 recognised and will be effectively continued and protected by the Lebanese Government until such time as appropriate bilateral accord may be concluded by direct and mutual agreement between the United States and Lebanon. The Lebanese 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 Lebanese 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 Lebanon and the United States. I have the honour to add that the Lebanese 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 Lebanese 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 assur- ances of my highest consideration. SALIM TAKLA Ministerfor ForeignAffairs His Excellence, Mr. GEORGE WADSWROTH United States Diplomatic Agent, Beirut. 1494

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