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Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to Secretary of State Rogers, Washington, March 28, 1972

By Henry Kissinger

Recognition of Bangladesh

Foreign Relations of the United States
Volume E7
Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 16 BANGLADESH. Secret; Nodis.

Washington, March 28, 1972

SUBJECT:
Recognition of Bangladesh

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

7205831

March 28, 1972

MEMORANDUM FOR

THE SECRETARY OF STATE

In response to your memorandum of March 6, 1972, the President has decided that U.S. recognition of Bangladesh should be announced at the Department of State anytime after April 3.

He has asked that cables be sent (1) immediately to Islamabad instructing our Charge to inform President Bhutto, and (2) to Paris instructing Ambassador to inform the PRC Ambassador. Every effort should be made to keep this move confidential until the announcement is made.

Henry A. Kissinger