This would mean all rights and obligations under Rio Pact would apply, including obligations with respect to attack of one state against another. We were unable therefore to comment on Kuznetsov's remarks. We would have to find out more and talk about it later. Kuznetsov took note of this reply and he said he would expect to hear from us further on this point. Re on-site inspection in Cuba, Kuznetsov reiterated that USSR did not object but agreement of Government of Cuba was required.
Soviet suggestions re safeguards on non-reintroduction weapons.
Seeking cooperation of other LA states with respect to assurances against invasion. Stevenson concluded with statement that US had assumed no other obligations either to USSR or to Cuba. Kuznetsov said that their draft protocol contained provisions which should be in any document but that he would appreciate our opinion on their protocol and other suggestions, adding that if all issues were dealt with simultaneously we could reach agreement on form and wording. Stressed however no final conclusion could be reached before IL-28's removed and verification of transaction worked out. Stevenson also reiterated toward end of conversation that USSR should take careful note of our protest on Cuban threat to shoot at US planes.