02031949--19  Text of the Letter dated 2 March 1949 from the Chairman of the Commission Carlos A. Leguizamon addressed the Secretary-General, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and to the High Commissioner for Pakistan in India (UN Document No. S/AC 12/139)

02031949--19  Text of the Letter dated 2 March 1949 from the Chairman of the Commission Carlos A. Leguizamon addressed the Secretary-General, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and to the High Commissioner for Pakistan in India (UN Document No. S/AC 12/139)

On behalf of the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan I have the honour to inform you that the Commission has been gratified to note that since the cease-fire came into effect, the Governments of both India and Pakistan have continued to take action on certain matters on which agreement was reached under Part II of the Commission's resolution of 13 August 1948. It has learned with interest that the Commanders-in-Chief of India and Pakistan met on 15 January 1949 and discussed in detail matters relating to the cease-fire, as well as certain aspects of the truce. Further, the Commission understands that the tribesmen have now withdrawn, that certain contingents of regular forces of both Dominions have been withdrawn, and that steps have been taken to stabilize the cease-fire line.

The Commission considers that the implementation of the truce is the most urgent matter now awaiting action by the two Governments. In the desire to offer such assistance as it may, the Commission invites the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan to send their civil and military representatives to meet with its Truce Sub-Committee and its Military Adviser. The Commission trusts that Monday, 7 March 1949, at 4 p.m. will be a convenient time and the official temporary headquarters of the Commission at Baroda House, New Delhi, a convenient place for its first meetings.

The Commission suggests that, in order to advance the work as quickly as possible and to build upon discussions previously held, the representatives of your Government be prepared to inform the the Sub-Committee of the measures already taken by your Government with respect to the truce agreement and to present for discussion proposals for the further implementation of part II of the Commission's resolution of 13 August 1948.

A similar communication has been sent to the Government of India [Pakistan].

(Signed) Carlos A. Leguiamon

Chairman