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Foreign Relations, Foreign Relations, 1969-1976, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972
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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.

Robert H. Miller
Deputy Executive Secretary


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