CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/03/05

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• Publication Date: March 5, 1960

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5 MARCH 1960
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
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East German delegation which toured
Asian countries found "many doors
closed."
ASIA-AFRICA
Indonesia--Foreign Minister Subandrio
says Khrushchey during recent visit
bickered constantly with President
Sukarno.
Nasir's Syrian visit seen as success in
easing dissatisfaction; shOwdown with
Interior Minister Sarraj may be in offing.�
Guinea's decision to leave French franc
zone will make it difficult for France to
retain economic interests there.
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5 March 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
East Germany: be East Germans have concluded that,
contrary to bloc propaganda and their previous expectations,
participation in the Geneva foreign ministers' conference did
not enhance the status of their regime among neutralist coun-
tries. This conclusion was reached after the recent visit to
several Asian countries of a high-level East German delega-
tion which found that "many doors which had formerly been open
to East German representatives had been closed." The delega-
tion blamed this development on increased West German activit
to counter East German attempts to gain recognitioig
(Page 1)
IL AMA-AFRICA
Indonesia:athrushchey and Sukarno bickered almost con-
stantly during the Soviet premier's recent visit to Indonesia,
according to Foreign Minister Subandrio. He said Sukarno had
reacted to Khrushchey's bullying at one point by saying, "I
can't stand this another minute. I didn't invite this man here to
be insulted by him." Subandrio added that Karushchey constantly
emphasized Soviet achievements, gave blunt lectures on Commu-
nism "as the only way," and alluded to Indonesian bungling. The
Indonesians were impressed by Khrushchey's dynamism, however,
and Subandrio said that the Russians, as opposed to the Chinese,
would be the predominant Communist influence in the country for
the foreseeable future:1
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UAR: Easir's extended visit to Syria, which began on 14 Feb-
ruary and may last until after Ramadan ends in late March, ap-
pears to have diminished Syrian dissatisfaction with the Syrian-
Egyptian union.
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talk of separatism
which was current before Nasir's visit now has stopped. The
economic and political problems which beset Syria remain
acute, however, and Nasir's personal prestige and his suc-
cess in handling conflicting elements may prove to have ease
the situation only temporarily. Also the possibility of a show-
down with the still powerful Syrian Interior Minister rraj
appears to be growing (Page 4)
Guinea: The decision to leave the French franc zone and
adopt a Marxist-oriented plan for economic development has
caused great uncertainty in the foreign business community,
which is largely French. Western economic interests will face
new obstacles in promoting trade and investment. The Commu-
nist bloc, however, has commitments for roughly 60 percent of
Conakry's foreign trade through barter arrangements and is in
a favorable position to enhance its prestige. The bloc may hope
to make this West African nation a showpiece which would dem-
onstrate the advantages of close cooperation with the bloc to
other African countries. (Page 5)
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
East Germany Fails to Win Neutral Asian sympatny
gast German, Deputy Foreign Minister Otto Winzer, just
back from a Far Eastern tour, reportedly now feels that East
Germany's participation in the Geneva foreign ministers' con-
ference last summer as an equal of West Germany did not en-
hance its standing with the neutralist countries. Winzer as-
serted that "many doors which had formerly been open" to East
Germans had been closed as a result of vigorous West German
efforts to counter the Ulbricht regime's drive for recognition.
Winzer indicated that the regime would have to abandon tempo-
rarily its drive to convert its trade missions in neutralist coun-
tries into semidiplomatic establishments_t,
filie East German delegation's visit to Burma is known to
have had adverse repercussions in Rangoon.
the East Germans
ialsely claimed to have received an official invitation to visit
Rangoon, had done everything possible to embarrass Burmese -
West German relations, and had otherwise shown "scant regard"
for Burmese feelings. As a result, Rangoon canceled its partici-
pation in the Leipzig fa/
@i_.inzer foresaw no change--presumably in the near future--
in East Germany's relations with India. Nehru has made it clear
to East German representatives that he has no intention of recog-
nizing East Grmany prior to the summit meeting, but
recently expressed the view that New Delhi might
e compelled by overriding economic and political considerations
to accord recognition by the end of 19622]
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Describes Khrushchev's Visit
i,idonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio has told the Amer-
ican ambassador that Khrushchev's visit was the "toughest af-
fair he has ever had to handle" and that there was almost con-
stant bickering between President Suka.rno and the Soviet leader.
He quoted Sukarno as saying, "I didn't invite this man here to
be insulted by him," Subandrio gave the impression that Khru-
shchev had boasted of Soviet achievements, alluded to Indonesian
bungling, and given blunt lectures on the virtues of Communisra3
ji discussing Indonesia's five-year plan Khrushchev wanted
detailed figures on the country's economy. ken Sukarno said he
was not interested in these details, Khrushchev told him, "You
are no socialist. Socialism consists of figures, figures, figures."
"You are a robot," Sukarno retorted. When Khrushchev challenged
Indonesia's purchase of Lockheed Electras as "imperialist air-
craft," Sukarno replied that he was buying what he considered
best suited for Indonesia_D
6Lubandrio admitted, however, that the $250,000,000 Soviet
credit had been requested by Indonesia. He said he had earlier
agreed with Sukarno and First Minister Djuanda that, in view of
Indonesia's economic needs, it would be difficult if not politically
impossible to "refuse a generous Soviet offer." Apparently the
figure requested had been used in Indonesian planning last fall..3
tSubandrio stressed that the Russians appeared fearful that
Indonesia, as a result of its conflicts with Communist China, was
about to abandon its independent foreign policy, Khrushchev re-
ferred time after time to this in conversations in an apparent
effort to dissuade Indonesian leaders from a course which he
seemed to assume they were already seriously consideringn
Despite the personality clash between the two leaders and
despite official resentment at Khrushchev's having put Indoneslaj
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Km the defensive, Indonesians found Khrushchev impressive
and a man of great capability. Subandrio said the Russians
gave the distinct impression that they were straightening out
the difficulties left by the Chinese. He believes the Russians
will be the predominant Communist influence in Indonesia for
the foreseeable future.]
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Nasir's Syrian Visit
Elasies visit to Syria which began on 14 February and
may last until late March, is reported to have "confirmed" his
belief that he is still the "main leader" in the Arab world and
that the Syrians favor continued union with Egypt. Hid personal
prestige in the IJAR's northern region appears to be very high, �
and his numerous speeches and personal contacts seem at least
temporarily to have stilled the numerous advocates of separat-
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d�ILasir has sought with apparent success to convince the
Syrians of the dangers of what he alleges to be constant threats
to unity, such as Israel, Qasim of Iraq, imperialism, and Com-
munism. Current developments provided him material for his
verbal attacks, including the border crisis with Israel, the Arab
League discussions on Palestine, the publication of the memoirs
of former British Prime Minister Eden, and the harsh sentences
handed down at the Baghdad trial of Qasim's would-be assassit3
rivacThe e problems of the Syrian economy and domestic political
fles remain, although the removal or lessening of govern-
mental economic restrictions, a slowdown in land reform, and
urgent planning for development have reassuredmost economic
groups. The regime will nonetheless have considerable dissatis-
faction to cope with until the effects of its initial errors and three
consecutive years of poor crops are overcome. It is likely that
Nasir will continue the trend of favoring conservative elements,
despite their differences with the more radical aims of the Nasir
regime. The composition of the new cabinet and parliament, ex-
pected to be named soon, should confirm this trend]
me trouble may lie ahead for the regime in its handling
of Syrian strong man Abd al-Hamid Sarraj. Nasir's trip has re-
portedly convinced him of Sarrars unpopularity and personal am-
bition. An attempt to remove or neutralize Sarraj, who presum-
ably retains considerable strength in the Syrian Army and security
forces, may be in the offin10
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Implications of Guinea's Withdrawal from French Franc Zone
The announcement on I March by President Sekou Tourd
that Guinea is withdrawing from the French franc zone and es-
tablishing a central bank and a new national currency�the
Guinea franc--has caused great uncertainty in the foreign busi-
ness community there. Some 380 European employees of the
US-controlled Fria alumina combine, fearing their earnings
will be paid in Guinea francs of doubtful value, are ontstrike
pending clarification of this point.
Another measure, which will cause further anxiety among
Western business interests regarding trade and investment op-
portunities, is Guinea's reported plan to adopt a Marxist-oriented
economic development program. This proposed three-year pro-
gram, implementation of which is to begin on 1 July, suggests
that the movement toward a state-controlled economy will be in-
tensified and that prospects for private investment will be ex-
tremely limited. The government apparently intends to encour-
age the establishment of state farms and cooperatives, develop
all new industries, and monopolize internal and external trade.
The Soviet bloc, meanwhile, seems to be stepping up its ef-
forts to make Guinea an example of the advantages of close coop-
eration with the Communist world. Radio Moscow announced on
2 March the signing of a protocol to the Soviet $35,000,000 credit
agreement of last summer. Under this agreement the USSR will
assist in the construction of a number of industrial establishments,
a polytechnical institute, and a stadium with a capacity of 25,000,
and the reconstruction of an airport and a railway. The USSR will
also assist Guinea in oraanizine state-contrtilled agricultural es-
tablishments.
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