NND Project Number: NND 63316. By: NWD Date: 2011
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- (d) Continue to coordinate closely with tho US Ambassador to ensure that those activities are consistent with the policies of the United States regarding the legal government of Free Vietnam.
(2) In view of the critical international implications of this program, the major decisions to be taken in Washington, and the continuing review of the longer range implications, it is requested that US MAAG report regularly and make recommendations concerning all significant developments effecting this program.
PART III INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AMBASSADOR, SAIGON
(1) You are requested to undertake the necessary discussions and negotiations with the Government of Free Vietnam and local French authorities to obtain agreements (a) ensuring US MAAG Saigon will have the necessary authority, responsibility and freedom of action to carry out the above program; and (b) assuring the cooperation, coordination and assistance from Vietnamese and French authorities and personnel at all levels in Free Vietnam.
(2) You will immediately consult with Chief MAAG to formulate the detailed agreements and assurances which MAAG requires.
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