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IMMEDIATE
TO: AMERICAN EMBASSY TOKYO
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
1. Following is text of President Ford's message of congratulations
to Japanese Prime Minister Miki. It should be delivered as soon as
Embassy judges appropriate after Diet approval of Mr. Miki' s
appointment.
Begin text:
Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
May I extend my heartiest congratulations to you upon your
election as Prime Minister of Japan. During my recent visit to
Japan, I was impressed with the strength and vitality of the Japanese
people and with the beauty of Japanese culture. I was also gratified------,-.
by the close cooperation between our two countries in dealing with
the many problems that face us. I look forward to working with you and-strengthening further in continuingAthC:t warn:::.' relationship
End text.
We do not plan to publish the President's message, but have
1no objection if Japanese wish to do so.
Sincerely, . <'-'.
Gerald R. Ford LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
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MEMORANDUM-FOR: Lt. Gen: Brent Scowcroft Date: 1'/11/75 National Security Council The White House S/S Log No750068S Pursuant to the above referral ,.,e The attached item was received by are transmitting with this memorandum: the Department of ·state:
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DRAFT
Presidential Letter to Prime Minister Miki
Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
I was pleased to receive your letter of December
10 which Ambassador Yasukawa so kindly conveyed. Your
words of goodwill upon your assumption of office were
most heartening.
As the new year begins and we enter the final
quarter of this century, both the United States and
Japan face unique challenges and responsibilities
towards the building of a secure and prosperous global
society. Cooperation between our two countries is
essential to the achievement of our mutual goals.
In this regard, please accept the renewed assurances
of my personal commitment to the strengthening of
friendship and mutual understanding between the
American and Japanese peoples.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL j CONFIDENTIAL a uary 9, 1975
I VV'• ~f') ,., MEMORANDUM FOR: SECRET~RY~~I~ ~-~ FROM: W. R. SMYS~ ~,A/ SUBJECT: Letter to the President from Jtftl(_ ~' Prime Minister Mild Jj.J~~
Prime Minister Mild has sent the President a letter (Tab B), which apparently crossed the President's initial message of congratulations.
Mild 1 s letter is a warm reiteration of confidence in our countries 1 future ability to work together. It also recalls the earlier meeting between the President and Mr. Miki, in January, 1974, and expresses the hope that they can meet again rtat some appropriate time".
State last week recommended that no reply was necessary. I disagree. Given the importance we attach to Japan and the President 1 s personal effort in making his visit, I think we should miss no oppor tunity to sustain the positive tone even though we do not right now have anything particular to say.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the attached memorandum to the President (Tab I).
Paul Theis concurs.
CONFIDENTIAL - GDS
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
Thank you for your letter of Dec~tnber 10. I welcome your reaffirmation of the importanc¢'that you attach to the alliance between our two countries. I want to emphasize again our full commitment to thafalliance. / I am delighted that you sh/re my belief regarding the importance of close coll_,;oration between our two countries in dealing with t~e many problems facing the world. As I said during ¥y visit to Japan, friendship and understanding betwe,en our countries will enable us to deal with these prob}~ms in a constructive way that will benefit not only opr peoples but those of the world as well. Friendship/is fundamental to that success. // I look forwarc;l' to seeing you at a mutually convenient I time. In the me~ntime, I hope we can stay in contact through our regular diplomatic channels and through personal corrispondence. I / Sincerely, / i i ' I / /
Hi.s Excellency Takeo Miki Prime Minister of Japan Tokyo, Japan Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
MEMORANDUM 0049 THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON ACTION C"ONFIDEN'I'IAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
,;'/ FROM: HENRY A. KISSINGER __/- / SUBJECT: Letter from yoq/~o Prime Minister Mild / '
Upon assuming office, Prime Minister Mikj sent you a personal letter (Tab B) that apparently crossed yo\}t congratulatory message to him. /
The Prime Minister's letter is a wart;ri. personal reaffirmation of his commitment to future collaboration. It also expresses his pleasant recollection of your meet:i,ng in January, 1974, and expresses the hope for a future ~eeting at some "appropriate timen.
Even though we do not owe Mild a letter, I think it would be fully appropriate to pick up some..:of his positive statements and to offer the opportunity for a sustained high level dialogue between yourself and him. Our relations with Japan are so important, and the personal commitment IT}ade by your visit is so deep, that I believe a brief note is fully wa.iranted.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign theattached letter to Prime Minister Miki (Tab A).
Paul Theis cor).curs.
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Pursuant to the above referral we The attached item was received by are transmitting with this memorandum: the Department of ·state:
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l~:G~\~g~~TEEN Executive Secretary --- To: The President From: .Japanese Primal Minister Miki Subject: Note on Miki's Assumption of Office
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December 10, 1974
Dear Mr. President:
On my assun1ption of the office of Prime Minister,
I wish to assure you that the friendly and cooperative
relations between our two countries will continue to
be the cornerstone of Japan's foreign policy.
Your historic visit to our country has ushered in
a new era of Japan-U.S. partnership ~n the face of a
variety of world-wide challenges. I am confident that
we can work closely together to develop our future
relations in a global perspective with a view to
achieving our co~~on purposes which were so clearly
enunciated in thP. .Joint Communique on the occasion of
your recent visit.
I recall iondly the pleasant memory of my meeting
with you last Jan~ary and look forward to seeing you at I some appropriate time.
With my warm personal wishes,
Sincerely yours, q;:///3 /. ~~'·7<----- Takco l'liki Prime r-!ini st(~r of' Japan
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:~ ' "--· ! 'Oi E 1 tH C. R t" A T I 0 ~-i t- L •· C 0 N 0 MY • . · . ~ t.J :~; ~ ':; ~ . -' ~ ; ~ ;. ~ :': ::1-.: t: L 0 s Fit; , LET ~~ f~ E t-1 PH J\ o 12 E THE I f-A P 0 RT (N CE i HAVE ATTACHE 0 · ... :.! ~ I ~~-:.-; i'D HAVXNG l-iM) ii-~2 RENt:Fl'r Of YOU~ VIE'riS ON THE.S:. ISSUES ·IN : ~; ;;;~ict.rn nb!JIHS. l't M • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 4, 1975 -_- .. Dear Mr. Prime Minister: Thank you for your letter of December 10. I welcome your reaffirmation of the importance that you attach to the alliance between our two countries. I want to emphasize again our full commitment to that alliance. I am delighted that you share my belief regarding the importance of close collaboration between our two countries in dealing with the many problems facing the world. As I said during my visit to Japan, friendship and understanding between our countries will enable us to deal with these problems in a constructive way that will benefit not only our peoples but those of the world as well. Friendship is fundamental to that success. It was in that spirit that I advised you of the principles that underlined my proposals in the State of the Union address. I also look forward to seeing you at a mutually convenient occasion. In the meantime, I hope we can stay in contact through our regular diplomatic channels and through personal correspondence. Sincerely, His Excellency Takeo Miki Prime Minister of Japan Tokyo .• • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library CLASSIFICATION Date: Mar 4, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: GEORGE SPRINGSTEEN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY DEPARTHENT OF STATE DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: TO: PM Miki FROM: Pres DATE: Mar 4, 1975 SUBJECT: Ltr of reply ACTION REQUESTED: --DRAFT REPLY FOR: --PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE ~~ITE HOUSE STAFF SIGNATUR OTHER ------~ --DIRECT REPLY ___ ....;;FURNISH INFO COPY XXX DISPATCH --RECCH~~ENDATIO:t\S / COH[it:NTS ___....;;TRANSLATION --APPROPRIATE HANDLING __INFORMATION -~FOR ADDITIONAL PROCESSING AS INDICATED=------+ DUE DATE: URGENT ROUTINE---- C01'1MENTS: J ------~-·+·----~·~ CLASSIFICATION • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library MEMORANDUM 0049 THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION WASHINGTON -COP'iFrDEP.iTIA L February 2 7, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: HENRY A. KISSINGER fti_ .. SUBJECT: Letter from you to Prime Minister Miki Upon assuming office, Prime Minister Miki sent you a personal letter (Tab B) that apparently crossed your congratulatory message to him. The Prime Minister's letter is a warm personal reaffirmation of his commitment to future collaboration. It also expresses his pleasant recollection of your meeting in January, 1974, and expresses the hope for a future meeting at some "appropriate time''· We understand from the Japanese Embassy that Mr. Miki was not just engaging in routine diplomatic courtesies when he expressed the hope to meet with you. He really would like to have such a meeting, perhaps this summmer if he comes here before the Emperor's visit. Such a visit by the Prime Minister would be, according to the Japanese, an appropriate part of the preparations for the Emperor's visit. I do not think we need to invite Miki formally at this time, since his plans depend on the Emperor's, but I believe it would be appropriate to reply to his letter in order to sustain the positive tone of our relationship with Japan and to give him some indication that you would be prepared to meet with him should the occasion arise. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the attached letter to Prime Minister Miki (Tab A). Paul Theis concurs. &:>fO!"IDENTlAL - GDS ~ 3~~/fH • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL January 29, 1975 Brent: As you can see from the attached, we :I really do need to reply to Mild's letter because of his expressed desire to meet with the President. I have also been told informally by the Japa nese Embassy that they hope very much for a reply that will deal with this point. I would therefore appreciate your passing this to the Secretary. W. R. Smyser Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library ~ I 0049 MEMORANDUM 17/ NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION ~~iFIDENTIA-l:, January 29, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: SECRETARY KISSINGER FROM: W. R.SMY~ SUBJECT: Letter to the President from Prime Minister Miki Prime Minister Miki has sent the President a letter (Tab B), which apparently crossed the President 1 s initial message of congratulations. Miki 1 s letter is a warm reiteration of confidence in our countries 1 future ability to work together. It also recalls the earlier meeting between the President and Mr. Miki, in January, 1974, and expresses the hope that they can meet again "at some appropriate time". The State Department recommended that we not reply. I disagree with this recommendation. I understand from the Japanese Embassy that Miki 1 s expression that he would like to meet with the President was not just a routine diplomatic courtesy. He really does hope to see the President, perhaps this summer if he (Miki) comes to the United States before the Emperor 1 s visit. Moreover, given the importance we attach to Japan and the President 1 s personal effort in making his visit, I think we should miss no oppor tunity to sustain the positive tone of our exchanges. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the attached memorandum to the President (Tab I). Paul Theis concurs. 7~£-1 f ;;.~~n~~£ d -c;??~ 7-5': 0< (;/(4}/ "' ) ·CONFIDENTlt\L - GDS ~ 3/6/ o¥ • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER TOKYO December 10, 1974 Dear Mr. President: On my assumption of the office of Prime Minister, I wish to assure you that the friendly and cooperative relations between our two countries will continue to be the cornerstone of Japan's foreign policy. Your historic visit to our country has ushered in a new era of Japan-U.S. partnership in the face of a variety of world-wide challenges. I am confident that we can work closely together to develop our future relations in a global perspective with a view to achieving our common purposes which were so clearly enunciated in the Joint Communique on the occasion of your recent visit. I recall fondly the pleasant memory of my meeting with you last January and look forward to seeing you at some appropriate time. With my warm personal wishes, Sincerely yours, Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, White House, Washington, D.C., U. S. A • • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. 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R A T l 0 N 0 .J._~ j ON THE ACC~L~~ATE~ UEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENEHGY. . . - l S0 U~ Cc 5 , I N HI:. LA T I 0 N TU THE. DI Al. 0 GU E. b ET W l:. ~ N ThE 0 I 1.. PR 0 ... ::·;~:~ DUCING ANO CONSUMlNG ~OUNTRlf.S. . . :.... ., ..., '. -~ 1 SI1Art~ HliH YOU THt. OASIC UNUEHSTA.ND;I.NG THAT THE AC .. ! 1 CELtRATfO O~V~LUPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ~NtRGY 60U~C~S-THRUU~H 1 c..ttl.u4FH>toNTIAloo \ fJp, 3./ h/or · _,- ,., · .. "' ,~:-~ f i . ·' ') ~< ( j · NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECOtaVE SECRe.fAR'{ I . \'~;·.. -~:~.. L ------:-----~------·--- ______,....,u~_....,;,_, -- \ • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Department ·of State -GCHJF I 9C.NT lAI;; PAGE 02 TOKYO ~262~ 050404Z COOOPEHATIV~ M~ASUR~H AMONG CONSUMEH COUNTHlES IS N~CtSSAHY fOH THE SOLUTION UF THE PREtiENT INTtRNAliONAL ENE~GY , PROB~EM, ANU MY GOVEHNM~NT WILL JOIN ~Ilrl GHEAT INT~R~~T lN THE tXAMlNATION OF THE PRO~~EM IN lH~ INTERNATIONAL. ENEHGY AG~NCY, . . . . AT TH~ SAME TIM~ IT IS BE~I~VEO THAT, IN TH~ AGENCY'S. FOHN!JL. AT I ON ANO THE I MPI..Ef~EN'r AT l 0 N OF Tti~ SPEC 1 f·I C • COOPERATIVE M~A5URt5 FOR THlS PURPOSE, ~ULL CONSIUERATION SHOUI..O 8f GIVtN TU TH~ SITUATION UF TH05~ COUNTHI~S HHlCH HAVt LITTLt E~EHGY SOURCES TO OtV~~UP WITHIN TH~IM U~N CDU~THIES ANO THAT CAHE SHOULD UE TAKEN TO . PRESENT THO~E MfASURES IN A L~AST. CUNfRUNlATlUNAL MANNER IN RELATION TO THE UlL PRODUClNij COUNTRIES. . l WISH TO THANK YOU fOR YOUR REFEHENCE TO THE POSITIVe CONTRI6UTlON AND TH~ CUNSlRUCTIVE HU~~ UF JAPAN AS HE~L AS FOR YOUR CONCERN FOR THE PbSITION OF COUNTRIES LlKt JAPAN. I HOPE THAT VAHIUUS MATT~Hb Of OUR CUMMON lNTEREST WILL a~ tONSTU~llVt~Y DI~CUSSED IN THE INTERNATIONAL ~h~kG~ AG~NCY AND THAT TH~ UIA~OGUE WITH THE CIL PHOUUCl~G COUNTHla5 WlLL ~OM~ TO MATERIALl~~ AT AN ~AR~Y OATE, . /S/ TAKEO MIKI END TEXT HODGSON CONHGiNT1At NOT TO BE RE~RODUCED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE E~ECUTIVE SECR.ET-·· • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 31, 1975 Dear Mr. Prime Minister: Our representatives are meeting this weekend in Washington, along with those of other countries, to \ discuss some crucial issues in the international .. monetary aFea. Resolution of these questions will help assure the continu.ed viability of the liberal trade and payments system which is so essential to world prosperity in the coming years. Sound agreements on gold and exchange rates are clearly important to every country. In addition, less developed nations will particularly benefit from the planned IMF quota incr.ease- and measures to mobilize IMF gold. For these reasons, I place great importance on progress at the upcoming meetings of the Bank and the Fund. I am, therefore, authorizing Secretary Simon . I I l to exercise further flexibility on the gold issue. I hope this flexibility by the United States on gold ll I~ will pave the way for agreement on a full package of I amendments to the IMF Articles as well as the quota increase. Obviously, the French approach to the exchange regime is sue will be critical to working out a package. I have therefore written to President Giscard d 1 Estaing to ask his help here in finding some common ground on which we can agree. ,. I ' I • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library -· .. ... - z I know I can count on your support in arriving at a comprehensive agreement acceptable to· all of us. Sincerely, /1-14. ~- 1 J.. ' • His Excellency Takeo Miki Prime Minister of Japan Tokyo • ·... · ·------~--- ·--···----· • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library '£!ep~rtmmt of State ~~l~GRAPJ1 DRAFTED BY EB: TOENOERS APPROVED BY s: HAKISSINGER C: HSONNENFELDT TREAS: GPARSKY S/S MR.ORTIZ S: PE6ARP.I4N WH:BSCPOWCROFT DESIRED OISTPIBUTION S,O,E,C,S/S,EB,tUR,~A, WH (SCOWCROFT)' .. AND TREAS (SIMON) ONLY I G. '. ------Z 1121472 NOV 75 ZFF4 09~459 AFR/UN~ FM SECSTATE ~~SHJC . ~ORJCAtr TO AM~MBASSY TOKYO FLASn f! . ·.I r(]. AMtMBAS~Y P.OMt FLASH lA ~MEMBASSV LONDON FLASH NEA:-::/S:-A---- A~EM6ASSY BONN FLASH SEAPRC ____ -c 0 t4 f' I 0 ~ 14 'f=--1 ~=t;- STATE 267049 ofieS/Ftm! PGM/ANL -- EX DIS SCI/ENV ,E.o. 11652: GDS TAGS: EFIN SUBJECT: ECONOMIC SUMMIT FOR THF. AMBASSADGR 1. PLEASE DELiVER 7HE FOLLOWING L~TTER FROM TH~ PR~SIDENT WITH APPROPRIATE SALUTATIO~ TO CHANCELLOR SCHM!OT, AND PRIME MINISTERS MIKI, MORO A~U WILSON. 2. I AM WRITING TO SHARE NY THOUGHTS ~ITH YOU AS WE PR~PAPF. FOR THE MEEllNG AT RAMBOUILLET. ALTHOUGH wE HAVE BEEN CAREFUL NOT TO LE~D PUBLIC OPI~ION TO EXPECT DRAMATIC RESULTS, I AM CONVI~CEO TH4T wE MUST USE THIS UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO eEGIN TO LAY THE FOU~OATlONS FOR A PkOLONG~O [ INOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHO~!feT'll.'tl'l'ffdliiZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ~ :!//6/o¥ Ut:"t'\ft\1 -- .. --- • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Departmmt of State iEl~GRAUlfi PAGE 02 STATE 267049 PERIOD OF SHARED PROSPERITY. ON REFLECTION, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT OUR PUBLICS ANO OUR PARLIAMENTS WILL EXPECT ~OlHING LESS AND THAT WE CA~, IN FACT, ACHIEVE SU6STANll'L PROGR~ss. 3~ OUR FIRST TASK AT RAM80UILLET WILL BE TO BUILD CONFI DENCE IN THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY uNDERWAY IN TH~ UN!T~D ST~TES AND JAPAN AND ~HICh IS BEGlNNI~G IN EUROPE~ HERE, I BELIEVE, A CAREFUL PRESENTATION OF THE MOST RECENT TRENDS WILL BE CONVINCING. 4u NEXT, WE NEED TO OEMONSTqATE TO OUR PUBLICS OUR INTEN• TION TO DI~ECT THE COURSE OF THE RECOVERY SO AS TO ~AINTAIN STAALE ECO~OMIC GROWTH tN THE FUTURE. IN THIS CONNECTION, WE MIGHT CONSIDER WHF.THER CLOSER COOPERATION AMONG OUR OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY, C 0 1J P l E 0 W! T H THE ART I C ULA T I 0 ·~ 0 F J GIN T G0 AL S F 0 R T Ht. ~AJOR INDUSTRIALIZED ECONUMIES, WOULD NOT BE OESikAhLE. THESE GOALS MIGhT BE: M•TO G~NERALIZE THE RECOVERY DURING 1976 AMONG THE 'MAJOR INDUSTRIAL COUNTRIES. . ·i.· ._.,; .. ••TO SEE~ TO RESTORE SUSTAINED VIGOROUS ECONOMIC fXPAN• SION AND HIGH LEVELS OF EMP~OYMENT BY 1977. ••TO REOUCE INF~ATION AND DiSPAkiTI€S AMONG NATIONA~ \ INFL.ATION RATES. ••TO RESTORE VIGOROUS GROWTH IN TRADE. 5 9 T~IRD, OUR MEETING MUST CO~E TO GRIPS WITH THE SPECIFIC PR08LF.MS OF TRAOE, MONEY AND ENERGY. 6. •TRADE IS CLEARLY CRITICAL. WE SHOULD, I BE~IEVE, PROVIDE NEEDED l~PETUS TO THE MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOT!A• TIONS UNDERWAY IN GENEVA, SETTING 1977 AS THE DEADLINE FOR THEIR COMPLETION AND IDENTIFYING AS OUR GOALS: ••A MAJOR CUT IN TA~IFFS (NO L.ESS THAN THAT ACHIEVED IN THF. KENNEDY ROUND); ,., \~ ! '9T TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOU~E ~Itli'RU~ii:ATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRfrARY --- ... ~----- • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library . ; ·. I "f!epartmeut of State . J~l~GlitAPw1 ..._ CQ tl E I iS NT I AL- PAGE 03 STATE 267~49 ••PEOUCTION OF NON•TARlf~ MEASURES 6Y NEGOriAiiON OF CODES;" ••SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL TRADE; AND R•ELIMI~AT!ON OF TARIFFS IN· GIVEN COMMODITY AREAS. 7. ~E SHOULD A~SO REAFFIRM OUR OECO PLEOGE NOT TO TAKE RESTRICTIVE ACTION. s. ON MONETA~Y ISSUES, THE DIVERGENT POSITIONS OF A YEAR AGO HAVE NARRD~EO CONS!DERASLY. THESE PAST ~EEKS OUR .REPRESENTATIVE, TREASURY UNDER SECRETARY YEO, HAS BEEN MAKING AN INTENSIVE EFFORT TO RESOLVE REMAINING DIFFER• ENCES. IF THESE DISCUSSIONS SHOU~D SUCCEED, CHANCES WILL BE ::oo OF GETTIN~ THE ~HUL~ ~E~ MONETARY STRUCTURE IN PLACE 8Y THE JANUARY MEETING OF THE !MF. IN THIS AREA AS ·tN OiHERS, I DO NOT THINK TriAl ~E SHOULD OURSELVES ATTEMPT TO NEGOTIATE OUTSTANOI~G ISSUES AT THE_SUMMIT. THt TIME IS TOO SHORTJ THE ISSUES ARE OFTEN TECHNICALJ AND IT WOULO BE. WRONG TO DIVERT OUR EFFORTS FROM WHAT ONLY WE CAN DO •• SET FUNDAMENTAL POLICY DIRECTIONS ~u TO WHAT . ~INISTERS CAN DO. . \ 9. ON ENERGY, A FRANK OISCUSSIO~ OF THE POSITION OF OUR COUNTRIES AS WE EMERGE FROM THE RECESSION A;,_:. t.iiTER THE ECONOMIC DIALOGUE WITH THE DEVELOPING COUNTRll3 AND KEV OPEC MEMBERS IS CLEAR~Y IN ORDER. OUR VIEW WILL BE THAT THE lEA COUNTRIES MUST HOLD TO THEIR DECEMBER 1 DEADLINE IN THE LONG-TERM PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE MINIMUM SAFE• GUARO PR!CEu WE ALSO OUGHT TO ALLbW FOR SOME WAY FOR FRANCE TO ASSOCIATE INTO THAT PROGRAM ONCE IT IS COMPLETED. WE WILL WANT"TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION OF ACCESS :o E~ERGY SUPPLY A~D INVESTMENT WITHIN THE lEA. AND WE SHOULD TALK ABOUT WHAT ~E CAN AND CANNOT 00 IN ENERGY IN THE DIALOGUE. 10. FINALLY, WITH ·THE OIALUGUE IM~INENi AND IN THE WAKE OF THE SE~ENTH SPECIAL SESSION Of THE UNITED NATIONS, IT WOULD BE BOTH APPRCPRIATE AND POLITIC PUB~ICLY TO .. • 1 . ' NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHoiJ'TffWf A'tffH0~tzATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRf.;,~RY • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library . :. ' . ·" . Depat,.t1Jze1zt of State PAGE 04 STATE 267~49 ACKWO~LEDGE THE RELATIONSHIP OF OUR DELIBERATIONS TO THE ASPI~ATIONS OF THf DEVELOPING WORLD AND TO RESTATE OUR COMMITMENT TO A TRA~SfORMATlON OF THE RELAilONS BETwEEN THE INDUSTqiALIZED AND OEVELDP!NG WORLD. •• 11. AS I NOW SEE IT, IN ORDER FOR OUR MEETING ·ro HAVE THE DESIRED RESULTS, WE SHOULD PREPARE AND ISSUE A JOINT STATEMENT EMBODYING OUR CONCLUSIONS. WE ARE ALL FIRMLY IN AGREEMENT THAT OUR MEETING SHOULD NOT CONC~RN ITSELF UNDULi-~ITH THE PREPARATION OF A TEXT. THAT TASK CAN BE LARGELY CONFIDED TO THE OFFICIALS THAT WILL ACCOMPANY US. 12u TO PROVIDE YOU AND YOUR ASSOCIATES WITH A FURT~ER .INDICATION •• AND SuME SPECIFICS •• OF WHAT WE 8EL!EVE WE MIGHT SAY IN SUCH A JOINT STATEMENT, GEORGE SHULTZ, OUR REPRESENTATIVE AT THE NOVE~9ER 11 MEETING IN LONOO~ IS r~OPOS!~G A TEXT WH!:~ E~~COIES OUR THIN~:NG ON !~E ISSUES TO BE ADD~ESSEO AND OUR SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT SHOULD BE SAID PUBLICLY AROUT THEM. 13. I AM SENDING SIMILAR LETTERS TO EACH OF THE LEADERS WHO WILL JOIN US AT RAM80Ul~LET. I LOOK FORWARO TO SEEING YOU THERE. GERALD R. FORO lNG~RSOLL \ ...... ' N?T TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOtJTemE :wtf/if&M:iATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ,·, .... ·--~-·"'" • Digitized from BoxCLASSIFICATION: 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence Unclassified with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL ·REFERRAL Date: 11/11/75 NS C ·log #7 506905 MEMORANDUM FOR: George S. Springsteen Executive Secretary Department of State DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: To: Prime Minister Takeo Miki ·From: President Ford Date: 11/11/75 Subject: The visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan ACTION REQUESTED: ___ Draft reply for: President's Signature --- White House Staff Other ------Direct reply ---Furnish info copy XXJQOPis patch --· --- Translation ---Recommendations I Comments ---Appropriate Handling • ---Other ---Information DUE DATE: c:!OMMENTS: Yi]U ~may wish to transmit text of letter telegraphically to the embassy arid indicate that the original will follow • .. :' .. ·./ 1;y _4,:A~ ~d,d6 for"':.reanne W •. Davis Staff Secretary CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 11, 1975 Dear Mr. Prime Minister: It was a great honor and pleasure for Mrs. Ford and me, and indeed for all Americans, to have Their Majesties as our guests in the United States. I am extremely pleased that The Emperor and Empress enjoyed their visit. Though their stay was brief, Their Majesties 1 warmth and sincerity made a deep impression which this country will long remember. Their visit was an event of profound importance which symbolized and strengthened the bonds of friendship between our two people. I look forward to seeing you at Rambouillet. Sincerely, u M~ His Excellency Takeo Miki Prime Minister of Japan Tokyo • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE 6905 WASHINGTON ACTION November 10, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: HENRY A. KISSINGER SUBJECT: Reply to Letter of Thanks from Prime Minister Miki Prime Minister Miki has cabled you (Tab B) to express Japan 1 s "heartfelt'' appreciation for the reception Americans extended to the Emperor and Empress during their visit to the United States. A proposed reply for your signature is at Tab A. Paul Theis 1 office has cleared the proposed reply to Miki. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the letter to Prime Minister Miki at Tab A • • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library ~~~~ ) MEMORANDUM 6905 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION I October 24, 1975 ) }1 V v n t.f1J- MEMORANDUM FOR: SECRETARY KISSINGER f )1./! FROM: THOMAS J. BARNE ~ SUBJECT: Reply to Letter of Thanks from Prime Minister Miki Prime Minister Miki on October 14 sent the President a cable expressing sincere appreciation for the warm reception extended to the Emperor and Empress. A proposed reply; that the State Department drafted for the President's signature, is at Tab A. The Emperor also sent a message to the President on the day of his departure expressing "heartfelt thanks for the cordial welcome and boundless hospitality." Since the President sent a farewell message to the Emperor, a reply to the Emperor's cable is not necessary. Paul Theis' office has cleared the proposed reply to Miki. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I recommending that he sign the proposed letter to Prime Minister Miki. • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library DEPARTMENT OF STATE 7520630 Washington, D.C. 20520 0'ftJ5 October 22, 1975 UNCLASSIFIED MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Prime Minister Miki's Message to the President (NSC #7506905) Japanese Prime Minister Miki wrote the President to express Japan's sincere appreciation for the warm reception Americans extended to the Emperor and Empress during their visit to the United States. Miki's message is attachment 2. A draft reply for signature by the President·is given in attachment 1. As the President sent a farewell message to the Emperor (state 243404) at the conclusion of the Imperial Visit, no response is required to the Emperor's message to the President, a copy of which was sent to the Department under cover of the same memorandum from Jeanne Davis that requested a draft response to Prime Minister Miki's message. (!.~~ /~George S. Springsteen ~r Executive Secretary Attachments: 1. Draft Presidential Letter to Miki 2. Miki's Message to the President UNCLASSIFIED • ------Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON /0·/Y.Z.s- To: JA,.~:~ For Your Information: For Appropriate Handling: ~ • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Wl2 14' VIA RCA Pi.'! 8 53 HOIOLULU HAWAII 1239 13 OCTOBER 1975 9 THE PR!SIDEIT 10 THE WHITE HOUSE HIS EXCELLEICY OF THE PRISIDIIT OF THE UIITED STATES OF AMERICA 15 AS WE LEAVE YOUR COUITRY, TKE EMPRESS AID I WISH TO EXPRESS OUR \ 16 17 HEARTFELT THAIXS FOR THE CORDIAL WELCOME AID BOUIDLESS HOSPITALITY 18 19 EXTEIDED TO US BY YOUR EXCELLEICY AID MRS. FORD AID ALSO 20 21 YOUR GOVERINEIT AID PEOPLE THROUGHOUT OUR SOJOUII 11 YOUR 22 23 COUITIT. WHEREVER WE VEIT WE RECEIVED AI UIFORaETTABL£ 24 25 26 !. 3 4 s - 6 4 WELCOME FROM BOTH YOUR GOVERIMEIT AID PEOPLE. It IS NY SIICRED HOPE THAT OUR VISIT WILL HELP IICREASE AID STIE18THEI FURTHER THE UIDERSTAID118 AID FRIIIDSKIP WHICH ALWAYS EXIST \ BETVEEI OUR TWO COUITIIES. I AVAIL RYSELF OF THIS OPPORTUIITY 12 13 TO EXTEID TO YOU NY BEST WISHES FOR THE HAPPIIESS OF YOUR ,14 15 EXCELLEICY AID MRS. FORD AS WELL AS FOR THE PROSPERITY 16 11 OF YOUR PEOPLE. 18 19 HIROHITO 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 • • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL REFERRAL Date: Oct 15, 1975 NSC ·log # 7506905 MEMORANDUM FOR: George S. Springsteen Executive Secretary Department of State DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Presideat From: PM Miki Date: October 14, 1975 Subject: Htrohito visit ACTION. REQUESTED: xxx Draft reply for: xx President's Signature --- White House Staff Other ------___ Direct reply --- Furnish info copy ___ Dis patch --- Translation --- Recommendations I Comments ___ Appropriate Handling --- Other ---Information DUE DATE: October 20, 1975 COMMENTS: CLASSIFICATION: • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library 1- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON - For Your Information: For Appropriate Handling: V • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library r \ . . ... 4 Vll 215 VIA RCA 975 OCT 14 t-.:1 6 54 6 . IOIY\f UCJ 1975 1: I THE PRESIDEIT 11 VHI TE HOUSE § . ~ ~ 12 "''! - \ 13 DEAR RR. PRESlDEITa __ · ' Ul · , :~ 14 1S UPOI THE RETURN OF THEIR RAJESTIES TKE EIP£101 AID EMPREStl 16 l7 TO JAPAI, I WISH TO EXPRESS THE HEARTFELT APPitCIATIOI OF T~ IS 19 &OVERIREIT AID PEOPLE GF JAPAI TO YOU AID T~E GuVERN•JIT AID-- 20 2l PEOPLE OF THE UIITED STATES FOR THE WARM WELCOME A~GEIE!OOS u< 22 23 HOSPITALITY IXTEIDED TO THER THROUGHOUT THEIR SOJOURN II YOUR 24 2s COUNTRY. THE GOVERIMEIT AID PEOPLE OF JAPAI 26 - i ARE INDEED GRATIFIED THAT THEIR MAJESTIES HAVE RETURIED MORE SAFELY FROM THEIR JOURIEY, e DURIIG WHICH TMEY WERE CORDIALLY RECEIVED BY YOU AID RRS. FORD \ :l AID ENJOYED F!IEIDLY CONTACTS WITH A DIVERSE RAI8i OF ARERICAI 12 1;1 CITIZENS THROUGH THEIR VISITS TO PLACES OF INTEREST II THE UIITED J.{ ESTATES. THE VISIT VAS AI EVENT OF PROFOUND HISTORIC SIGIIFICAICE • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library i I SYMBOLIZING THE EVER•LASTIIG FRIENDSHIP BETVEEEI OUR TWO PEOPLES. THE EXPRESSIONS or THE GEIUIIE BOODWILL OF THE ANERICAI PEOPLE, SO VIVIDLY EVIDENT II THE COURSE OF THEIR MAJESTIEs• VISIT, LEFT ZAIDELIBLE MARKS 01 THE MIIDS or THE JAPAIESE PEOPLE. I PERMIT ME TO ASX YOU TO CONVEY MY DEEP GRATITUDE TO ALL THOSE II YOUR GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE VORXED c D " t 4 SO HARD FOR THE SUCCESSFUL VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES. 6 WITH BEST REGARDS, a SIICERELY YOURS, .: \ TAXEO lUll 11 12 PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 .. 21 0 22 23 24 25 26 • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Dear Mr. President: Upon the return of Their Majesties the Em/.ror arid Empress / to Japan, I wish to express the heartfelt appr,eciation of the Govern- ment and people of Japan to you and the G9ve rnment and people of the United States for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to them throughout their sojourn in your country. The Government and people of Japan are indeed gl;'atified that Their Majesties have returned home safely from the.ir journey, during which they were cordially received by you a.t;ld Mrs. Ford and enjoyed friendly '' contacts with a diverse ra.nge of American citizens through their / visits to places of inter'est in the United States. The visit was an event of profound historic significance symbolizing the ever-lasting / I friendship betwee.t;/our two peoples. The expressions of the genuine / ! goodwill of the fmerican people, so vividly evident in the course of Their Majes'ties 1 visit, left zcindelible marks on the minds of the Japanese/people. Permit me to ask you to convey my deep gratitude to all f those in your Government and local communities who have worked so hard for the successful visit of Their Majesties. With best regards, Sincerely yours, Takeo Miki Prime Minister of Japan • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Dear Mr. Prime Minister: It was a great honor and pleasure for Mrs. Ford and me, and indeed for all Americans, to have Their MajestiesJis....2.t'!f guests in the United States. I am extremely~ that The Emperor and Empress enjoyed their visit. Though their stay was brief, Their Majesties 1 warmth and sincerity made a deep impression which this country will long remember. Their visit was an event of profound importance which symbolized and strengthened the bonds of friend ship between our two people. I look forward to seeing you again~ , Sincerely, His Excellency Takeo Miki Prime Minister of Japan Tokyo 1 1 Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library 1 1 1 MEMORANDUM 6905 1 ACTION THE WHITE HOUSE 1 WASHINGTON 1 1 1 1 1 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT 1 FROM: HENRY A. KISSINGER 1 SUBJECT: Reply to Letter of Thanks 1 from Prime Minister Mike 1 ..(U> 1 Prime Minister Miki cabled you @el!elun H (Tab B) to express Japan's "heartfelt" appreciation for the reception Americans 1 extended to the Emperor and Empress during their visit to the 1 United States. A proposed reply for your signature is at Tab A. 1 Paul Theis' office has cleared the proposed reply to Miki. 1 RECOMMENDATION: 1 1 That you sign the letter to Prime Minister Miki at Tab A. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Dear Mr. Prime Minister: It was a great honor and pleasure for and me, and indeed for all America , to have Their Majesties as our guests in t United States. I am extremely pleased that The mperor and Empress enjoyed their visit. Though their stay was brief, heir Majesties 1 warmth and sincerity made deep impression which this country willlon remember. Their visit was an event of pro und importance which symbolized and strengt ned the bonds of friend ship between our two B ople. ~ 12 < I look forward to se mg you agai:A s~~ Sincerely, His Excelle cy Takeo Mik. of Japan Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Retyped Tab A 6905 GRF:BS:igd: 11 I 9/75 V.r Mr. Pzoime N.iniaterr ' lt waa a great honor &ad plea•ue for Mrs. Ford aud me. aad inde.d for aU Americana, to bave Tb.eir lrlaje.•tie• aa our aue•ta in the Ulllted Statea. I am .-remely pleaaed. that The Empel'or and Em.preaa ajoyed. their vialt. Thouah their atay .... brief, Their Majeatiea1 YIU"Dltb. u4 aineerity made • deep impreaaioa whlch tht• couatry will toaa remember. Their viait waa an eyeat of profound importance which .-ymbolised and atrenathened the bonda of friendahlp bet9een our two people. ' ' I look forward to eeebl you at RambolliUet. Smc.erely, Hi• Excellency T&keo Mild I Prime Minister of Japan I Tokyo • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Retyped Tab A 6905 GRF:BS:igd: 11/9/75 It waa &IHM Ia_.. aad plea•an fw Mn. Fwd aa4 me. &ad lAded f• aU Aaulcaa-. to-.. Tlleb Majeatlea aa 081' _.. Ia tile Ualted Statea. laaa atl'eiDitly pl•Md dlat TIM 'EDapenr _. ~:ap,... -.toyed tW1r .talt. l'b-.la dlelJo Ma.y .... bri*'• TW• Majeatt•• ...._. aa4 alaeerit.y ._.. a 4IMp bapna.U. wlalclt dale coaat~ ..W 1-. w.,...tltu. TWJt 'rial.t ...... ol , ...,...,., _,_...._ wlalda .,.•• a~~ •.s ... •• ····-· ... , ••• ol fri... ell.lp ..,.._Gal" twopeopt.. I look ,_.,.....to ...... JO'l at R.-+ealU.L Ria DleeUeac:y TakeoWUd Plrlae Mialate1r ollapaa Toky8 • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Retyped Tab A 6905 GRF:BS:igd:ll/9/75 ' . Jt .... a sreat hoaor ~tee..ve for Mr•• Fore aa4 u.. aad: bldeed lor aU Amutea••• lO U.e Tile... W.jeJitl•• •• WI" •••• in the Uolted Statea. I re!laely pl•••d tba.t The Eblperor ud · pre•• ajoy their Yi•it· Thoaafl their ata.y _. brief. Their Na:Je•tl••• WU'ID.th aDcl •hu:eritr IIIUe a d.-p ln'apH••loa wblc:ll tide e:ouatl'y will loaa J'emm\be.-. 'tbel_. Yialt WU ..-at ·Of pl'ofaud -~ whtcb ..,...U..d aad atreat:Jutaect the bad• of frtud•blp betw:Ma ..,_. two ~ople.. Hie Exceu.. cy TakeoNlld Prime,..yo Miai..utr ol J'apP ~0 (. (·: / \ t .t "(' -··' \ ' ' .:__ ---.~ :~~~:~~~~ ------.---=-- • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library - --.- --- ¥ .••• ~ -- . .. - .. ,.. -·.. ... -- ~...... ,...... Retyped Tab A 6905 GRF:BS:lgd:ll/9/75 ' It -.aa a Jl'eat bODO &ad ple&auJ'e for w.-a.. Fonl and~. aDd incJMd tor all m..erle&Jl•• to h&•• Tbeh' Wajeattes •• OU' auettt• la tile Uolted Statea. I am extremely 1•••c! that The Emperor aDd p~•• eajoyri tbalr 'Ylau. Tb.oatb tllelr ataJ .aa lwlet_ Their M&J••U••' wanDtb ud eJac•rlty ...._ • d ..p ilxapre•aioa tell tWa eoatry wll1 ~ r...-m'bu. Tbei~ Ylalt wu aa eynt of profouA iiBpal'~ wkidl .,_. · bed ami atreqtlleori the boada of trludaktp behreea 0\U' two people. I look lorwal'd to ••U. yn: at bmhoW.Uet. Siaeerety. 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( ------2 .( ____ _ 1- MEMO----- TO----- .( u RECOMMENDATIONS ______<( JOINT MEMO. .( _____ REFER T 0 ______FOR: ______------ .( ANY ACTION NECESSARY?. ____ _ '~I z ,( CONCURRENCE. ______0 1- DUE DATE: ::::l al a: 1- "'Q "'z 2 1-u <( 'C) !: 1- ::::l 0 a: 1-z w :;:) 0 w al "':;:) "' a: 1- "'z NOTIFY ______& DATE------ e; SPECIAL DISPOSITION:------+----....;;.-'--'-.., Q "' CROSS REF W / ~~....c;:Z.-'"'--'"""''-'..::'-""'"----''------J v SUS PEN §E C Y ATTACHED: ------FOLDER: ------1 "'z NSC 75-22) ( 575-600 • • Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library .. • Department of State TnEGRAM UNCLASSIFIED 3659 PAGE 01 STAT! 268200 62 ORIGIN EA•09 INFO OCT•01 180•00 SS•15 NSC•05 SS0•00 NSCE•00 UStE•00 CPR•01 PA•02 PAS•01 /034 R DRAFTED BYe EA/J:OGBROWNIRD WH TEXT RECIV!O APPROVED BY: EA/J • MRv SHERMAN !A • MR., L!HN SIS • MR., ORTIZ 8/S•SIMRS D!NHAM ••••••••••••••••••••• 110311 0 122058% NOV 75 FM S!CSTATE WASHDC TO AME-MBASSY TOKYO IMMEDIATE UNCLAS STATE 268200 E.o. 116521 N/A TAGSB OVIP CMII 1e PLEASE CONVEY THE TEXT OF THE ~OLLOWING LETTER FROM TH! PRESID~NT TO PRIME MINISTER MIKI, BEFORE HIS DEPARTURE FOR SUMMIT5 ORIGINAL LETTER BEING POUCHED. "DEAR MR. PRIME MINISTER: IT WAS A GREAT HONL n AND PLEASURE FOR MRS, FORO AND ME, AND INDEED FOR ALL AMER I CANS~ TO HAVE THF.IR MAJESTIES AS OUR GUESTS IN THE UNITED STATES. I AM EXTREMELY PLEASED THAT THE EMP!ROR AND EMPRESS ENJOYED TH!IR VISIT 13 THOUGH THEIR STAY WAS BRIEF, THEIR MAJESTIES' WARMTH AND SINCERITY MADE A DEEP IMPRESSION WHICH THIS COUNTRY WILL LONG REMEMBER. THEIR VISIT WAS AN EVENT OF PROFOUND IMPORTANCE WHICH SYMBOLIZED AND STRENGTHENED THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO PEOPLE~ UNCLASSIFIED FORM 05-1652 A .... ee Digitized from Box 2 of the NSA Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Department of State TELEGRAM UNCL.ASSlFII!O PAGE 02 STAT! 288200 I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT RAMBOUIL.LET. SINCERELY, GERALD R. FORO"• 2g THIS LETTER IS IN RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING TELEGRAM WHICH MIKI SENT THE PRESIDENT UPON THEIR MAJESTlESV RETURN TO JAPAN., "DEAR MR" PRESIOENTI UPON THE RETURN OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS TO JAPAN, I WISH TO EXPRESS 'THE HEARTFELT APPRECIATION OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPL.E OF JAPAN TO YOU AND THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE WARM WELCOME AND GENEROUS HOSPITALITY EXTENDED TO THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR SOJOURN IN YOUR COUNTRY. THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPL.E OF JAPAN ARE INDEED GRATIFIED THAT THEIR MAJESTIES HAVE RETURNED HOME SAFELY FROM THEIR JOURNEY, DURING WHitH THEY WERE CORDIALLY REC~IVE~ BY YOU AND MRS. FORD AND ENJOYED FRIENDLY CONTACTS WITH A DIVERSE RANGE OF AMERICAN CITIZENS THROUGH THEIR VISITS TO PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE UNITED STATES. THE VISIT WAS AN EVENT OF PROFOUND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE SYMBOLIZING THE EVER•LASTING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO PEO.PLESe · THE · EXPRESSIONS OF THE GENUINE GOODWILL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, SO VIVIDLY EVIDENT IN THE COURSE OF THEIR MAJESTIES' VISITi LEFT INDELIBLE MARKS ON THE MINDS OF THE JAPANESE PEOPLE" PERMIT ME TO ASK YOU TO CONVEY MY DEEP GRATITUO~ TO ALL THOSE IN YOUR GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNIT ~-q nH O HAV! WORKED SO HARD FOR THE SUCCESSFUL VISIT OF THl~R MAJE5TIES. WITH BEST REGARDS, SINCERELY YOURS , TAKEO MlKii PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN"• 3Q THE WHITE HOUSE DOES NOT PLAN TO REL.EAS! L.ETTER BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF MIKl WISHES TO 00 SO. KISSINGER UNCLASSIFIED FORM DS-1 652 ~--~~,~~~~----~~--~--~------~ •