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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Menzies, Robert

Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
Release Date:
28/10/1962
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
638
Document:
00000638.pdf 1 Page(s)
Released by:
  • Menzies, Sir Robert Gordon
PM 77/1962 - Message to India

PM No 77/1962
The Prime Minister has sent the following message to Mr. Nehiru thirough the Australian High Commission in New Delhi

"'We would like you to know of our sympathy and support in the difficult situation on your northiern frontiers. The Australian Government has the greatest  respect for the independent and courageousstand which the Indian Government and people are taking in the face of new acts of provocation threatening Indian territorial integrity. "

CANBERRA

28th  October, 1962.

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