Al-Alam

Nov. 5, 1973

In publishing a photostat of the letter addressed by ret.diplomat Mr.Lee.F.Denismore to Secretary Kissinger on its first page and a translation in Arabic on the second page Al-Alam printed the following presentation.

Lee F.Denismore is a career American diplomat who was placed on retirement recently. During the greater part of his life he worked in the Arab World especially in Saudi-Arabia and Iraq. He masters the Arabic language and speaks it fluently. He was known for his Arab "tendencies"

During the last month he addressed an open letter to the American Secretary of State Mr. Henry Kissinger on the pages of the Foreign Service Journal. It is a magazine written by members of the American diplomatic service and distributed to such members only.

The letter is serious rather stunning, because it frankly accuses, and from a position of knowledge, members of the American diplomatic service who worked in the Arab World (including the writer) of having lied in their reports to the State Department concerning the American-Arab and the American Israeli relations because of fear of raising the "anger of the State Department and the White House"

The letter, serious, was sent to us by an Arab ambassador in Washington.

FK.

Al-Alam

Nov.6,1973

Mr. Kissinger spent six hours
in Morocco

The American Secretary of State Mr. Kissinger arrived in Morocco at 21:00 hours yesterday (Monday). He departed at 03:00 hours. So far no communique has been issued about this visit. But, it is known that H.M. the King received received and discussed with him the Middle East problem and explained Morocco's view point in the problem which is not different in any aspect from the views of the other Arab states.

A communique and or explanation of the King's talks with Mr. Kissinger is expected this morning.

The Secretary of State departed for Tunisia during the morning where he will spend two hours. Later, he will continue his trip to Cairo.

FK.

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

L'OPINION

KISSINGER BEGINS HIS DIPLOMATIC TOUR: RABAT FIRST
STOP OF A LONG TRIP.

Mr Kissinger was expected last night in Rabat, first stop of a trip which will lead the State Secretary to Cairo, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and Peking.

Mr Kissinger's series of visits is a continuation of the
talks he had, before his departure, with Mr Ismail Fahmi and
Mrs Golda Meir.

The U.S. Secretary of State is going to present to Arab
leaders, and specifically to President Sadat, his Government's
views and the American proposals for a settlement of the
Middle-East conflict.

The Lebanese newspaper "AL NAHAR" seems to know that
the American plan includes the creation of Palestinian State,
the return of a demilitarized Sinai to Egypt and certain
concessions to Israel.

Whatever these proposals are, Mr Kissinger's visit has
a special importance at the very moment that the situation
seems to be getting serious again on the Middle-East military
fronts.

ARRIVAL LAST NIGHT IN RABAT OF MR; HENRY KISSINGER

Mr. Kissinger arrived last night in Rabat to begin his diplomatic tour and was welcomed at the Airport by Mr. Taibi Benhima, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and other Moroccan and American Officials.

Mr. Kissinger did not make any declaration at the airport where exceptional security measures had been taken.

Mr. Kissinger was to have his first talk with the King last night after his arrival and will meet again today with H.M. Hassan II.

The U.S. Secretary of State will leave Rabat today at 3:00 PM for Cairo.

Early this morning Ambassador McCloskey will have a statement for the Press.

KISSINGER

SUITE DE LA PREMIERE PAGE

si. Des mesures exceptionnel-
les de sécurité avaient été pri-
ses à l'aéroport.

Nous croyons savoir que
le secrétaire d'Etat américain
a été reçu hier dans la soirée
par S.M. le Roi pour un pre-
mier entretien, le second de-
vant avoir lieu dans la mati-
née d'aujourd'hui s'achèvera
par un déjeuner offert par
S.M. Hassan II.

Rappelons que la visite du Dr. Kissinger entre dans le cadre de « la mission de paix » qu'il effectue dans plusieurs capitales arabes pour trouver une « solution juste et durable » au problème du Proche Orient.

Le secrétaire d'Etat américain
doit quitter Rabat cet après-midi à
15 heures à destination du Caire via
Tunis.

En début de maitnée, son porte-
parole, M. Mc Closky, fera une dé-
claration à la presse.

Quelles que soient en définiti-
ve les propositions et les sugges-
tions que fera aux pays arabes M
Kissinger, sa mission revêt d'au-
tant plus d'importance que la si-
tuation sur le terrain se détériore
visiblement. On évoque ouverte-
ment, de part et d'autre, la possi-
bilité, pour ne pas dire l'imminen-
ce, d'une reprise des combats.

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

L'OPINION

EDITORIAL: PALESTINIAN FIRST

Mr Kissinger is visiting Morocco. This visit takes place
in the context of a long trip through Arab capitals, with a view
to find a solution to the Middle-East crisis.

Though it is still too soon to make any conclusion, we
want to stress however that Arab nations and more especially the
Palestinian people don't expect any spectacular result from this
series of visits.

If these visits have a new aspect, the background of the
problem remains the same: A people has been deprived of its land
and, on the international stage, the same super-giant makes and
imposes every decision.

The American guest made a good choice by beginning his
trip in Morocco. Such a choice has a real diplomatic importance
and makes us feel satisfied.

This is, one way to prove that the Palestinian problem
should not only be considered in a geographical context. Still
more, this problem concerns all Arab peoples from the Atlantic to
the Persian Guif.

No event takes place without the participation of the
Moroccan nation, and when recently these were rumors about a
possible new Israeli aggression, Moroccan troops were immediatly
sent to the Middle-East.

But Arab nations remain aware of all plots prepared against
the Palestinian cause and know how to consider any action according

.../...

to its real value.

Yesterday, the Istiqlal party issued a communique on
Mr Kissinger's visit which says specifically:

"The Istiqlal party considers that the Palestinian
liberation organization, on behalf of the Palestinian people,
is the only movement which has a right to talk on behalf of
Palestine. And to find a solution to the situation created
25 years ago by European colonialism."

This is the key to the problem. Any solution which would
not take it into consideration would be mere abdication.

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"MAGREB - INFORMATIONS"

MR. KISSINGER'S TOUR STARTED YESTERDAY IN RABAT

The State Secretary will be in Cairo tonight

Mr. Kissinger, who arrived last night in Rabat, left Andrews Airbase on November 5 at 9 A.M.

After his visit to Rabat, the U.S. Secretary of State will go to Cairo where he will spend less than 48 hours.

In Egypt, Mr. Kissinger will have talks with Mr. Fahmi and will also be received by President Sadat.

Mr. Kissinger is expected in Amman on November 8.

The White House is still declining to give any details about the talks which took place recently in Washington between U.S. and Middle East Leaders.

ARTICLE PUBLIE PAR

Maghreb Information DU Nov 6, 1973

LE PERIPLE DE M. KISSINGER
À COMMENCE

Après l'étape de Rabat, le secrétaire d'Etat
américain au Caire ce soir

Monsieur Kissinger a donc entamé hier son périple oriental. Périple qui doit le mener
souligne-t-on de Rabat à Pékin, en passant par Tunis, Le Caire, Amman et par d'autres
capitales d'Asie.

Comment en effet, la Maison Blanche arrive-t-elle à concilier entre deux politiques fon-
damentalement opposées ? Comment fait-elle pour se montrer tour à tour sous un visage
« pacifisant » et continuer à livrer des armes à l'« état » sioniste ?

Quoi qu'il en soit, nous craignons fort que Mr. Kissinger ne s'essoufle pour rien et que sa course ne soit tout simplement peine perdue, en raison de l'intransigeance et des provocations des alliés sionistes pion des Etats-Unis.

WASHINGTON. — Le secré-
taire d'Etat Henry Kissinger
a donc quitté Washington
hier matin pour Rabat, pre-
mière étape d'un voyage de
dix jours qui va le mener au
Proche-Orient et en Extrême-
Orient.

L'avion spécial de M. Kissin
ger est parti de la base mill-
taire d'Andrews, près de Wa-
shington, peu après 9 heures
(14 h 00 GMT).

LE PROGRAMME
DE LA VISITE EN EGYPTE
DE M. KISSINGER

On remarque en outre que le
secrétaire d'Etat américain,
est attendu dans la capitale
égyptienne aujourd'hui pour
une visite de moins de 48
heures. C'est ce qu'a annon-
cé lundi matin la presse
égyptienne.

M. Kissinger sera accueilli à
son arrivée à l'aéroport du
Caire par M. Ismaïl Fahmi,
ministre égyptien des Affal-
res étrangères qui est arrivé
lundi dans la capitale égyp-
tienne, venant de Washing-
ton.

Les entretiens officiels entre
MM. Fahmi et Kissinger com-

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"LE MATIN"

Front Page 5 Columns
(With Pictures of Kissinger, Sisco and 1st Friendship treaty)

Political talks between Hassan II and Mr. Kissinger last
night in Rabat

Mr. Kissinger arrived last night in Rabat and was welcomed
at Rabat Airport by Mr. Benhima, Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister
and other Moroccan Ministers and Officials.

This morning, Mr. Kissinger, His Majesty Hassan II and their
respective delegations will have a series of talks.

Then luncheon will be given by the King in honor of the
U.S. State Secretary. Mr. Kissinger will leave this afternoon
for Tunis where he will meet President Bourguiba.

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"LE MATIN"

Front Pg. 2 Columns Box.

King Hassan II and Mr. Kissinger had a private talk
last night at 10 P.M. immediately after the Secretary
of State's arrival.

MAROC SOIR

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

EDITORIAL: TIME WORKS AGAINST PEACE

Under this dx headline Mr Alaoui, Director of Maroc Soir and former Minister, writes today that as never before, the Middle-East situation depends upon favorable conditions, psychological as well as international."

"International opinion, has never been so sensitized in favor of a fast settlement of the Middle-East problem.

"Everybody seems open to an honorable m solution.

"But the present situation is such that it is up to the United States to lead the play, since their ally Israel, remains the most important obstacle on the way toward peace.

"If in other circumstances the United States was watching the crisis with some indifference, this time everything is changed. For various reasons the United States is firmly determined to obtain a settlement of the conflict. They are ready to use all means to reach that objective.

"Today the United states is the only country in the world which holds the key for peace in the Middle-East.

"Of course Tel-Aviv must adopt Washington views. But here also things seem to be favorable. Didn't Golda Meir herself say recently: "We only have one friend: The United States.

"However XXXXX each side has its hawks "hawks" who live - or survive - only on tension and war.

"Leon Blum used to say that a new Government had to apply its reforms within a week, otherwise the opposition would have time to organize its counter-offensive. In this race for peace we feel we are in the same situation. The United States and the rest of the XX world are condemned to succeed in this race for peace, in this race against death."

Le temps travaille
contre la paix

Suite de la page 1.

des deux camps, des « faucons » qui ne vivent - ou ne survivent - que grâce à la tension et à la guerre, des hommes qui ont peur de la paix et qui feront tout pour faire capoter les négoications qui se dessinent. Léon Blum disait qu'un nouveau gouvernement devait appliquer les réformes qu'il prévoyait en moins d'une semaine, faute de quoi l'opposition aurait le temps d'organiser la contre-offensive et d'en empécher l'application. Il en va de même dans cette course pour la paix. Mais avec cette différence que la situation ne saurait supporter un enlisement dans le cesse-let feu. Les Etats Unis, le monde entier, sont condamnés à réussir car cette course pour la paix dont l'enjeu est capital ne se dispute pas contre la montre, elle se dispute contre la mort.

Ahmed ALAOUI

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"MAROC-SOIR"

VERY IMPORTANT TALKS IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

Report on Ambassador McCloskey's declaration after first
meeting between Mr. Kissinger and the King:

"This first meeting lasted more than one hour, Mr. McCloskey said, and took place in a friendly atmosphere. This very important discussion was related to the Middle-East situation".

MAROC-SOIR also said that Mr. McCloskey also stated that the
monarch will have today broader talks which will be attended by
Moroccan and American delegates. These talks will be followed by
a second private meeting.

Questioned about an eventual visit to Syria, Mr. McCloskey
declared that there would not be any visit by Mr. Kissinger to
Damascus.

Mr. McCloskey also indicated that Mr. Sisco met with his
close advisors to study the next steps on Mr. Kissinger's tour,
while Mr. Newsom was preparing the visit to Tunis.

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"MAROC-SOIR"

Front Page: TALKS OF H.M. HASSAN II WITH Mr. HENRY KISSINGER

More privates talks were supposed to take place this
morning after those of last night which lasted more than
one hour.

The U.S. State Secretary will leave Rabat this
afternoon for Tunis and Cairo.

Arrival report (Same as morning newspapers)

Al-Anba

Nov.6,1973

Mr. Kissinger is in Rabat on the first leg of
his tour in search for just and durable peace
for the Middle East. ( Banner headline)

The King will receive today Mr. Kissinger

The American Secretary of State Mr. Henry Kissinger arrived yesterday in Rabat coming from Washington aboard a special plane which landed at Sale airport at 21:20 hours. He was received at the airport by the Moroccan Foreign Minister Mr. Ahmed Taibi Benhima and the American Ambassador Mr. Robert Neumann. Other dignitaries who were at the airport to receive the Secretary of State included the Minister of Interior Mr. Heddou Chequer, the Minister of Public Works and Communications Mr. Saleh Mzaili, the Minister of Information Mr. Ahmed Majid Benjelloun and chief of the Royal court Mr. Abbes Al-Kaissi, Mr. Ali Sakkali foreign affairs under-secretary, the Moroccan Ambassador to Washington Mr. Badruddin Senoussi, the Governor of Rabat and Sale Mr. Ibrahim Faraj.

Mr. Kissinger is accompanied by a top level delegation which includes Mr. J. Sisco, Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs, Mr. David Newsom, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and Ambassador McCloskey, State Department spokesman.

Mr. Kissinger spent the night in Rabat, and will depart the capital midday today for Tunis. Thence, he goes to Cairo on his trip for consultations with the Arab leaders on the Middle East crisis.

H.M. King Hassan II will receive Mr. Kissinger during the morning.

FK.

Al-Anba

Nov. 6, 1973

## Editorial: Just peace

The American Secretary of State Mr. Henry Kissinger arrived in Rabat yesterday. He visits our country within the framework of current efforts designed to reach a just and durable solution to the painful problem which the Middle East suffers and within the framework of Moroccan-American relations stamped by true friendship and mutual respect ever since the birth of the American nation.

The Middle East problem has taken numerous and different symptoms since its outbreak twenty five years ago. However, after the 10th of Ramadan war the situation became characterized by:

- The end of allegations concerning the might of Israel

- Unification of the efforts and attitudes of the Arab states.

- Crystalization of the will of the Arab nations to make every possible sacrifice in defense of their rights and in firm determination to put an end to the state of humiliation they suffered from.

- The solidarity and support of international public opinion to the Arab states.

- The desire on the part of the big powers to act immediately and to exert the needed efforts with the most possible speed to find and implement a just settlement.

- The emergence of the policy of consultations and exchange of views among the same big powers concerning their efforts toward finding the most effective solution.

In his speech on occasion of Al-Fitr feast H.M. King Hassan II declared "militarily speaking there is a principle which every beginner learns that is, that every victory which is not exploited to the end is not a victory. It could turn into a defeat."

Pursuant to this same principle and taking into consideration the new realities resultant of the development of the situation, the Arab peoples due to their courage, determination, firmness and the great sacrifices they made -and they are ready to make similar ones- and rallying international public opinion around their cause, are determined to achieve the best solution which must be characterized by justice and human virtues.

It is not superfluous to remind of a certain fact, that is, the Arabs never wanted to effect any occupation, displacement and or expropriation as well as inflicting damage on the interests of others whether the issue was related to the usurped lands, the state of war, the rights of the Palestinian people and or the continued crisis. Our Arab brothers demand rights which can not be disputed by anyone and they desire for nothing other than what history and international law give them.

This is what H.M. the King has recalled over the years and continually called for its implementation since 1967 with his known wisdom, perceptiveness and sharp understanding of facts and realities. The King pointed to the need for closing of ranks and defending our legitimate cause by the necessary

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objectivity, meaningful firmness, and through resort to sound initiatives
and such measures based on study and thorough planning.

The Arab World has undergone the needed radical transformation and
has given evidence to its firm will to shoulder fully its responsibilities.

Mr. Kissinger visits Rabat on a peace mission and as a mediator
who is aware of the inevitablity of seeking a sound solution which would not
be at the expense of any legitimate right.

He will find in our talented monarch an expert, farsighted and
experienced leader who has strong determination and true desire for
cooperation toward reaching a peaceful settlement.

Ever since H.M. the King announced, for the first time, his view
point concerning the Middle East he continued to provide sound directives
and predict the events in the light of attitudes and initiatives.

Mr. Kissinger will conduct additional talks in African and Asian
capitals. We are sure that his Rabat talks will have the most useful
influence on the Secretary's tour. They will have the good effect which
usually characterize the measures approved and endorsed by H.M. the King.

FK.

Al-Anba

Nov.6,1973

Farewell to Vietnam problem...
And Mr. Kissinger opened the
Middle East file

The goal of Mr. Kissinger's tour is
to discuss ways and means leading to
establishment of just and durable
peace in the Middle East

Dr. Henry Kissinger, American Secretary of State, visits a number of capitals in North Africa, the Middle East and south Asia between 5-9 November 1973.

The first leg of this lengthy tour is Rabat in which he landed yesterday before going to Egypt, Jordan, Saudi-Arabia, Iran and Pakistan.

The main goal of his visit to Morocco is to meet with H.M. King Hassan II to find out Morocco's attitude toward the Middle East crisis and to discuss with the Monarch the means leading to achievement of just and durable peace in the Middle East.

Mr. Kissinger declared, few weeks before his appointment as Secretary of State, that our foreign policy will have no influence if the other nations believed that this policy is only the result of initiatives taken by a small group which does not reflect clear understanding of the nationalist goals. He added that no foreign policy would achieve success if it matured only in the spirit of some people without being carried by anyone in his heart.

Dr. Kissinger believes that the American efforts for the settlement of the Middle East crisis are progressing.

Dr. Kissinger declared: we attempt to convince the parties to the Middle East conflict to take a constructive course. So far they have been necessary and convincing. The best evidence to this is the talks which we have had with Mr. Ismail Fahmi, the Egyptian acting foreign minister and the talks he has had with President Nixon.

FK.

Al-Anba

Nov.6,1973

Mr.McGloskey's statement on
Mr.Henry Kissinger's tour

Mr.McCloskey, State Department spokesman declared that Dr.Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State and adviser to President Nixon will visit beginning Nov. 5 Rabat, Cairo, Amman, Riyadh, Tehran and Islamabad before going to Peking. Mr.Kissinger will arrive in Peking on Nov. 15

The State Department spokesman added that the goal of Dr.Kissinger's visit to the Middle East was to know the views of the Arab leaders and the possibilities of reaching a just and durable peace to the Middle East crisis.

Mr.McCloskey said that Assis tant Secretary of State Mr.Sisco will separate from Mr.Kissinger's party at Islamabad on Nov. 9 to go to New Delhi,Kuwait, Beirut, and Tel-Aviv to convey to those states the results of Mr.Kissinger's visit.

Mr.McCloskey also said "it is not in our interest to force either party to adopt certain attitudes other than motives of their own.

Fk.

Al-Anba printed the personal photo of Dr.Kissinger and eight other photos taken at different occasions. One photo shows Dr.Kissinger talking to the Egyptian acting foreign minister. The cutline reads: Washington witnessed during the last few days intense diplomatic activity for studying the current Middle East situation. Mr. Ismail Fahmi, Egyptian acting foreign minister has had talks with Dr.Kissinger who described the American-Egyptian talks as friendly and positive,

Also, Al-Anba printed an arrival photo of Dr. Kissinger.

FK.

MAROC SOIR

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"If in other circumstances the United States was watching the crisis with some indifference, this time everything is changed. For various reasons the United States is firmly determined to obtain a settlement of the conflict. They are ready to use all means to reach that objective."

"Of course Tel-Aviv must adopt Washington views. But here also things seem to be favorable. Didn't Golda Meir herself say recently: "We only have one friend: The United States."

"However each side has its hawks "hawks" who live - or servive - only on tension and war.

"Leon Blum used to say that a new Government had to apply its reforms within a week, otherwise the opposition would have time to organize its counter-offensive. In this race for peace we feel we are in the same situation. The United States and the rest of the world are condemned to succeed in this race for peace, in this race against death."

in this race against death." "Reun Blum need to say that a new Government had to ably serve - only on tension and war." "However xxxxxx each side has its XXXX "pokes" who live - or recently: "We only have one friend: The United States. Also things seem to be favorable. Didn't Golda Meir herself say "Of course Tel-Aviv must adopt Washington views. But here which holds the key for peace in the Middle-East."

means to reach that objective." "If in other circumstances the United States was watching the most important obstacle on the way toward peace. United States to lead the way, since their ally Israel, remains the "But the present situation is such that it is up to the "Everybody seems open to an honorable solution."

"International opinion has never been so sensitized as well as international."

East situation depends upon favorable conditions, psychological and former Minister, writes today that as never before, the Middle-
Under this dx headline Mr Alonai, Director of Maroc Soir

MAROC 2013

NOVEMBER 6, 1913

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"MAROC-SOIR"

Mr. McCloskey also indicated that Mr. Sisco met with his
close advisors to study the next stops on Mr. Kissinger's tour,
while Mr. Newsom was preparing the visit to Tunis.

while Mr. Newsom was preparing the visit to Tunisia.

close advisors to study the next steps on Mr. Kizsinger's tour.
Mr. McCloskey also indicated that Mr. Sisso met with his
Damascene.

declared that there would not be any visit by Mr. Kizsinger to
Questioned about an eventual visit to Syria, Mr. McCloskey
a second private meeting.

Moroccan and American delegates. These talks will be followed by
monarch will have today broader talks which will be attended by
MAROC-2018 also said that Mr. McCloskey also stated that the
was related to the Middle-East situation."

and took place in a friendly atmosphere. This very important discussion
and took place in a friendly atmosphere. This very important discussion
"This first meeting lasted more than one hour," Mr. McCloskey said,
meeting between Mr. Kizsinger and the King:

Report on Ambassador McCloskey's declaration after first
meeting between Mr. Kizsinger and the King:

"MAROC-2018"

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

"MAROC-SOIR"

Arrival report (same as morning newspapers)

afternoon for Tunisia and Cairo.

one hour.

morning after those of last night which lasted more than
More private talks were supposed to take place this

KISSINGER

Front Page: TALKS OF H.M. HAZZAN II WITH MR. HENRY

"MAROC-2018"

NOVEMBER 6, 1973