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- Kissinger: (cont. )
- A word about Iran. I had some long talks with the Shah about our relationship and about Afghanistan and Pakistan. I urged the Shah to establish closer relations with the People's Republic. In my judgment he is very prepared to do this.
- Interpreter:
- Closer relations between the United States and the People's Republic?
- Kissinger:
- I talked to him about the US relations with the People's Republic, but because he takes the lead from us, I told him we would favor closer Iranian relations with the People's Republic.
- My understanding is that he is very prepared to establish much closer relations with the People' Republic and our impression is that his trip to the Soviet Union was not very reassuring to him.
- My understanding is that he would be very glad to visit the People's Republic but since the Empress has been here he would appreciate a visit by a senior Chinese official first so that he would have a good excuse to come here. I say this to you for your information.
- I think his basic attitude with regard to Afghanistan and Pakistan and India is one which is consistent with what we discussed yesterday.
- Also, you should know that we are establishing -- well there are two other things. First, that we are establishing co-production with Iran in various advanced military fields which will put
