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Congo

-232. Airgram 201 From the Embassy in the Congo to the Department of State, Kinshasa, June 19, 1969 [ PDF version   ] 

The telegram assessed U.S. interests in the Congo and the impact of U.S. policies, and proposed guidelines for dealing with Congolese internal affairs and with the Congo's role in international affairs.

Source:  National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967-69, POL 1 The Congo-US.  Secret.  Repeated to Brussels, Lubumbashi, and CINCSTRIKE.

The NIE discussed President Mobutu's foreign policy, economic policy, and his long-range prospects for stability and retention of power.

Source:  Central Intelligence Agency Files, DDI Files, Job 79R-01012A, Box 391, Folder 1.  Secret; Controlled Dissem.

This briefing paper provided talking points for Nixon's meeting with Congo President Mobutu.  Kissinger considered the Congo to be one of the U.S. foreign policy successes in Africa.  He noted Mobutu's concern about Communist influence in Africa and his desire to obtain military and naval equipment.

Source:  National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 944, VIP Visits, Congo, Mobutu Visit, Aug 4, 70, 1 of 3.  Confidential.

The President discussed with Congo President Mobutu political instability, security, and economic development. Mobutu expressed his concerns about Chinese and Russian Communist influences in neighboring countries.

Source:  Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 278, Memoranda of Conversations, Presidential File, June - Sept  1970.  Secret.

Wright reported that he had arranged authorization from the Department of Defense for sale of three C-130s with waivers of both the 2% charge on quality control and the research and development cost.

Source:  National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 746, Country Files, Africa, Zaire (Republic of the Zaire) (Congo - Kinshasa), Vol. I.  No classification marking. Kissinger initialed the memorandum and added a handwritten note, "Good job!" In an August 6 memorandum to the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Wright confirmed in writing that Kissinger had informed him the President wanted the administration to be as helpful as possible in assisting the Congolese in their purchase of the three C-130 aircraft, including waiver of the normal administrative charges. (Ibid.)

Kissinger informed the President that a Letter of Authorization had been delivered to Congo President Mobutu for purchase of three C-130s; all that needed was Mobutu's signature.

Source:  National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 944, VIP Visits, Congo, Mobutu Visit, Aug 4, 70, 2 of 3.  Confidential.  Handwritten notes at the bottom of the page state: "Mobutu signed en route to San Francisco and they are being carried back by Vance" and "Presented in New York Sunday Night August 9."

Eliot reported that Congo President Mobutu was developing friendlier and closer relations with the USSR and the Eastern European socialist states.  It appeared that Mobutu viewed the Soviets as a major source of untapped assistance and a counter to Chinese influence in countries bordering Zaire.

Source:  National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 747, Country Files, Africa, Zaire, (Republic of the Zaire) (Congo-Kinshasa), Vol. I.  Secret.

Source: National Security Council Files, 303 Committee and 40 Committee Records, 1969-1972, Minutes - 1972. Secret.

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