It was agreed with the Federal Republic of Germany that there should be a continuation of discussions on a number of other points which could not be fully explored in a short meeting but which are designed to lead to the betterment of the United States balance-ofpayments position. These various proposals, some suggested by the Germans and some by the American representatives as possible partial aids to our common problem, will continue to be negotiated in Bonn and in Washington. The American delegation expressed appreciation of the decided speedup and greater flexibility of a proposed German program for development aid to developing countries, recognizing fully the major importance of this new program recently introduced by the Federal Republic of Germany.8 Among other problems upon which there will be continuing discussions are the removal of remaining restrictions on imports of agricultural products from the United States, an enlargement of procurement of military items by the Federal Republic of Germany for its own forces, and consideration of procuring military items which might be supplied to other countries of the NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] alliance. On the way home from Bonn Secretaries Anderson and Dillon informally exchanged views with French and British officials as well as United States officials in Paris and London on matters of mutual interest, particularly the world financial system." I am confident that greater world understanding will result from the conversations and will serve both our national and international interests by helping to reinforce the soundness of the free world's financial system. The United States is determined to take whatever decisions are necessary and appropriate consistent with its devotion to a free economy and as are necessary to protect the integrity of the dollar. ITALY ITALIAN REMOVAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON SOME 200 ITEMS FROM THE DOLLAR AREA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 1960: Statement Issued by the Department of State January 25, 19601 The Federal Cabinet gave its approval to this expanded program Nov. 15, 1960. ខ Messrs. Anderson and Dillon spent the period Nov. 23-25 in Paris and Nov. 25-26 in London. 1Department of State press release No. 37; the Department of State Bulletin, Feb. 15, 1960, p. 249. ITALIAN REMOVAL OF IMPORT QUOTA AND LICENSING RESTRICTIONS ON SOME 600 ITEMS FROM THE DOLLAR AREA, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 14, 1960: Joint Statement Issued by the Departments of State, Commerce, and Agriculture, December 8, 1960 2 PORTUGAL PORTUGUESE REMOVAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON SOME 900 ITEMS FROM THE DOLLAR AREA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10, 1960: Statement Issued by the Department of State, January 25, 19603 [THE CASE CONCERNING RIGHT OF PASSAGE OVER INDIAN TERRITORY (PORTUGAL v. INDIA)-MERITS: Judgment [of the International Court of Justice] of April 12, 1960 (Excerpt)-Post, doc. 310] “AFTER THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ARISING OUT OF THE FAILURE TO CONVENE A SUMMIT CONFERENCE, IT HAS GIVEN ME GREAT PLEASURE TO REVISIT PORTUGAL": Remarks Made by the President of the United States (Eisenhower) at a Dinner Honoring the President of Portugal (Thomaz), Queloz Palace, Lisbon, May 19, 1960 * 4 SPAIN 152. SPANISH-UNITED STATES REVIEW OF THE 1953 MUTUAL DEFENSE AND ECONOMIC AID AGREEMENTS: Joint Communiqué Issued at Washington by the Secretary of State (Herter) and the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs (Castiella y Maíz), March 23, 1960 1 1 The Secretary of State has the pleasure of having as his official guest for three days 2 His Excellency Fernando María Castiella, the Minis 2 3 Department of State press release No. 678; ibid., Dec. 26, 1960, p. 973. Department of State press release No. 38; the Department of State Bulletin, Feb. 15, 1960, p. 249. White House (Lisbon) press release dated May 19, 1960; ibid., June 6, 1960, p. 908. The President spent the period May 19-20 in Portugal. 1 Department of State press release No. 151 (text as printed in the Department of State Bulletin, Apr. 18, 1960, pp. 597-598). 2 Mar. 22-24, 1960. ter of Foreign Affairs of Spain. The Minister's visit to Washington has afforded the opportunity for him to hold conversations on matters of mutual interest with the President, the Secretary of State and other officials of the United States Government. During these conversations, the progress made in carrying out the Mutual Defense and Economic Aid Agreements signed by Spain and the United States on September 26, 1953 3 was reviewed. Great satisfaction was expressed over the very real contribution which the joint Spanish-U.S. efforts in the implementation of these agreements have been making to the defense of Western civilization. A broad review was also made of other matters of mutual interest between Spain and the United States. Impressions of the recent trip to Latin America of the President, on which he was accompanied by the Secretary of State, were conveyed to the Foreign Minister. The Foreign Minister reviewed Spain's traditional ties with the nations of Latin America. A general discussion was also held of preparations for the Paris Summit Meeting. The increasingly important role being played by Spain in international affairs was noted with satisfaction. The American side commented with favor on the appreciable economic progress made by Spain since the Stabilization Plan went into effect last July.5 The conversations were conducted in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. They have served to increase the mutual understanding between Spain and the United States and to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation which exist between the two countries. THE UNITED KINGDOM UNITED KINGDOM-UNITED STATES INFORMAL AGREEMENT ON A COOPERATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF SPACE RESEARCH: Announcement Issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, January 25, 19601 UNITED KINGDOM REMOVAL OF QUANTITATIVE CONTROLS ON THE IMPORT OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM THE DOLLAR AREA, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1960: Statement Issued by the Department of State, January 29, 1960 2 3 * American Foreign Policy, 1950-1955: Basic Documents, pp. 1696-1698, and TIAS 2851 (4 UST 1903; 207 UNTS 93). 4 See ante, docs. 113-116. 2 See American Foreign Policy: Current Documents, 1959, pp. 564-566. Department of State Bulletin, Feb. 22, 1960, p. 284. Department of State press release No. 47; ibid., Feb. 15, 1960, pp. 249–250. UNITED KINGDOM-UNITED STATES AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BALLISTIC MISSILE EARLY WARNING STATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, Effected by Notes Exchanged at London by the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Lloyd) and the American Ambassador (Whitney), February 15, 1960 3 [UNITED KINGDOM SPECIAL PROBLEMS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UNITY: Statement Made by the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Lloyd) in the House of Commons, July 25, 1960 (Excerpts)-Ante, doc. 146] [“A PERIOD OF CRISIS IS ALWAYS A PERIOD OF OPPORTUNITY": Address by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Macmillan) Before the U.N. General Assembly, September 29, 1960 (Excerpts)—Ante, doc. 20] 153. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUPPORT FACILITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR POLARIS SUBMARINES OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY: Statement Issued by the President's Press Secretary (Hagerty), November 1, 1960 1 4 Arrangements have been made between the United States and British Governments for certain support facilities in the United Kingdom for Polaris submarines of the United States Navy. These facilities will consist of a United States Navy submarine tender and a floating dock to be established in the Holy Loch in the Clyde estuary. The tender will be established at that location in February 1961, with the floating dock to follow a little later on. The President welcomes this arrangement as further evidence of United States-British cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries and the NATO alliance. 3 Department of State press release No. 69, Feb. 17, 1960;ibid., Mar. 7, 1960, pp. 391-392 (also TIAS 4425; 11 UST 156). The station was to be located at Fylingdales Moor, Yorkshire. White House press release dated Nov. 1, 1960 (text as printed in the Department of State Bulletin, Nov. 21, 1960, p. 778). Part V THE EASTERN EUROPEAN COMMUNIST The Baltic States FORTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPEND ENCE OF THE BALTIC STATES: Statement by the Secretary of State (Herter), Issued February 15, 19601 Albania FORTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE: Statement Issued by the Department of State, November 27, 1960 2 Bulgaria FORMAL RESUMPTION OF UNITED STATES-BULGARIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: Announcement Issued by the Department of State, March 14, 1960 S 3 'Department of State press release No. 65; the Department of State Bulletin, Mar. 7, 1960, p. 361. 2 Department of State press release No. 658, Nov. 25, 1960; the Department of State Bulletin, Dec. 12, 1960, p. 889. 3 Department of State press release No. 123; the Department of State Bulletin, Apr. 4, 1960, p. 542. See also ibid., Dec. 14, 1959, p. 866. |