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June 27, 1961

Record of Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and Prime Minister Pham Van Dong of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Pham Van Dong thanks Khrushchev for the Soviet help to Vietnamese people. Khrushchev talks about politics around the world, particularly, in the socialist countries such as Albania and China. He claims that the relationship with China is improving. Khrushchev also mentions that he discussed Indian politics with Mao. He criticizes the politics of Stalin toward China. 

September 12, 1964

Record of a Conversation between Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers N.S. Khrushchev and President of India S. Radhakrishnan

Khrushchev and Indian President Radhakrishnan discuss regional tensions, including cooperation with Nepal, the situation in Kashmir, and the spread of socialism in Southeast Asia. Radhakrishnan expresses concern over Chinese aggression and reaffirms India’s commitment to peaceful solutions. Khrushchev downplays China's influence, criticizing Mao Zedong’s leadership and emphasizing the unreliability of Chinese policy. Both leaders affirm the importance of continued Soviet-Indian cooperation amid regional challenges.

February 9, 1959

Record of a Conversation between N. S. Khrushchev and the Ambassador of India in the USSR K.P.S. Menon

Menon and Khrushchev talk about the measures taken to fight epidemics and develop the pharmaceutical industry in India. Khrushchev tells Menon about the activity of anti-party groups in the Soviet Union and Bulganin's arrogance.

December 3, 1959

Record of a Conversation between N. S. Khrushchev and the Indian Ambassador to the Soviet Union Krishna Menon

N. S. Khrushchev meets with Krishna Menon, the Indian Ambassador to the USSR, to discuss recent developments in the Chinese-Indian border conflict. Menon explains India's response to Zhou Enlai's proposal for troop withdrawals, emphasizing India's alternative suggestion for resolving the dispute and informing Khrushchev of the steps taken by the Indian government. Khrushchev reaffirms the Soviet Union's neutral stance in the conflict, urging both China and India to resolve the issue independently without external interference. The meeting also touches on the strong and friendly Soviet-Indian relations, Indian gratitude for Soviet aid, and Khrushchev's updates on global diplomatic developments, including correspondence with U.S. President Eisenhower about a potential summit.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

July 2, 1950

Incoming Cable No. 19413, Roschin to the Central Committee

Roschin tells the CC of his meeting with Zhou Enlai, in which they discussed talks with the Indian ambassador over maneuvering at the UN, and over the possibility of Chinese intervention in Korea against American forces.

November 14, 1954

Jawaharlal Nehru, 'Note on Visit to China and Indo-China'

Nehru gives a detailed report on his visit to China and Indo-China. He first gives a summary of the issues and topics he covered in discussions in China with Zhou En-Lai and Mao, which covered a broad range of subjects including China's Five Year Plan, and various foreign policy issues. Nehru then describes his visit to Indochina, where he speaks with Ho Chi Minh (five days after he takes control of Hanoi) in North Vietnam, and also tours South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

April 1963

Report from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, 'The Soviet Union’s Stance on the Sino-Indian Boundary Question and Soviet-Indian Relations'

An extensive report from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the Soviet Union's policies vis-a-vis the Sino-Indian Border War.

March 29, 1961

Memorandum of Conversation, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai Receives Soviet Ambassador to China Stepan Chervonenko

Chervonenko informed Zhou Enlai of the Indian invitation and the Soviet Union's decision to send its delegation to the Indian Communist Party's Sixth Congress

January 4, 1956

Abstract of Conversation between Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and Pakistani Ambassador to China Sultanuddin Ahmad

Zhou Enlai and Sultanuddin Ahmed discussed the Kashmir issue and the consequences of the Soviet stance. China also expressed its disapproval with Pakistani involvement in the Manila Treaty, the Baghdad Pact and Islamabad's military agreement with the US.