01071948 Letter dated 1 July 1948 from the Chairman of the Commission to the Prime Minister and Minister for External Affairs of the Government of India (S/AC.12/16)

01071948 Letter dated 1 July 1948 from the Chairman of the Commission to the Prime Minister and Minister for External Affairs of the Government of India (S/AC.12/16)

1 July 1948

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your  esteemed communication of 26 June 1948 and to express the appreciation of the Security Council Commission for India and Pakistan of the assurances contained therein.

The Commission has observed your desire for information regarding points which it will wish to discuss with you upon its arrival in New Delhi. The Commission is proceeding to India and Pakistan with a view to a peaceful settlement of the situation in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, having reserved a decision regarding its further dispositions.

In the course of its work it desires to confer with your Government regarding the various factors which may affect this situation.

The Commission confidently expects to explore these subjects with your Government and with the Government of Pakistan to a constructive and mutually satisfactory conclusion.

(Signed) Ricardo J. Siri Chairman of the Commission