On May 8, 1962, N.S. Khrushchev met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio to discuss Soviet-Indonesian relations, including economic and military cooperation. Subandrio expressed gratitude for Soviet assistance in Indonesia’s struggle against Dutch colonial rule and outlined Indonesia’s plans to pursue a socialist-oriented path. The conversation also covered military aid, economic exchanges, and Soviet specialists in Indonesia, with A.N. Kosygin addressing specific agreements and financial arrangements.

Subandrio discusses Indonesia’s relations with the US, particularly Sukarno’s recent meeting with Kennedy, where they debated non-alignment, nuclear testing, and the German question. Khrushchev shares his perspective on global tensions, including his discussions with French politician Paul Reynaud and concerns over Western military strategies.

In these notes dated February 20, 1960, Nikita Khrushchev reports to the Presidium of the CPSU Central Committee about his visit to Indonesia. He highlights the warmth and hospitality received, particularly from President Sukarno, who has informally raised various topics that might come up in negotiations later. These include a potential loan for building a steel mill, purchasing military equipment such as Tu-16 bombers and naval ships, and addressing Indonesia’s textile industry challenges. Sukarno also suggested a need for air-cooling systems in Soviet ships and expressed admiration for Soviet fruits and juices. Khrushchev advises that the USSR should approach these requests gradually, without making specific commitments, to strengthen relations. He closes by suggesting sending Soviet fruits and beverages as a goodwill gesture to Sukarno.

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Khrushchev and Indian Ambassador T. N. Kaul met again to discuss the ongoing Sino-Indian conflict. Kaul reiterated India’s request for Soviet military support, emphasizing the threat posed by China despite the recent Chinese ceasefire proposal. Khrushchev reaffirmed the Soviet Union’s commitment to a peaceful resolution and warned against escalating militarization but confirmed that the USSR would proceed with the planned construction of an aircraft plant in India and the delivery of MiG-21 aircraft. The conversation also addressed Soviet-Chinese relations, with Khrushchev denying any military aid to China and expressing regret over the conflict between two countries friendly to the USSR. Both sides agreed on the importance of negotiations while acknowledging ongoing challenges to achieving a lasting settlement.