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 2936 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [61 STAT. The American Ambassador to the Greek Vice Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs No. 296 AMERICAN EMBASSY ATHENS, GREECE June 18, 1947 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to refer to Your Excellency's Note No. 29824 of AnU,p .2932. June 15, 1947 and, acting on instructions, to convey to the Royal Hellenic Government the following message from the Government of the United States of America: "The Government of the United States acknowledges the Note of the Greek Government of June 15, 1947, setting forth in general terms the Greek Government's recovery program. "This Government notes with satisfaction the assurances of the Greek Government that American aid will be effectively utilized in accordance with the purpose for which it is being extended. This Government also welcomes the assurances of the Greek Government that it is prepared to enter into negotiation leading to a mutually ac- ceptable agreement on the terms under which this aid will be extended and has authorized the American Ambassador in Greece to negotiate such an agreement with the Greek Government." I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration. IRNCOLN MAVEAGH His Excellency CONSTANTINE TSALDRIS, Vice Premierand Minister for Foreign Affairs, Athens.

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