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Memorandum For the Record by the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Miller), Washington, February 22, 1972

By Roberth H. Miller

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. Top Secret; Nodis.

Washington, February 22, 1972

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Washington, D.C. 20520

February 22, 1972

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

General Haig called this morning to relay the following message from the Presidential party with regard to the issue of Bangladesh recognition:

1. Nothing should be done regarding the recognition issue before the return of the Presidential party.
2. Contacts with Bangladesh officials should be held to a minimum.
3. Any such contacts should be only related to relief questions.

Deputy Executive Secretary

Robert H. Miller