TOP SECRET (d) In the unlikely event of open war between Afghanistan and Pakistan, it is probable that the Government of Pakistan as a member of the Commonwealth, would seek all possible assistance from His Majesty's Government especially in the provision of arms and equipment. Further, so long as Pakistan remains in the Commonwealth, Afghanistan must be aware that there is no hope of getting any military aid from Great Britain. Recommendations 3. We recommend that the Chiefs of Staff endorse this report as an expression of their views and forward copies to the Minister of Defence and, subject to his approval, to the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Relations Office.
- Collection ID
- CAB158
- Conflict
- Other
- Countries
- Afghanistan Belgium France Great Britain India Netherlands Pakistan Persia Russia Soviet Union United Kingdom United States of America
- Document Reference
- CAB 158/7/34
- Document Types
- Report Memorandum Map
- File Reference
- CAB 158/7
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab158.0007.034
- Keywords
- Foreign Policy Diplomatic Intelligence Diplomacy War Preparations Contingency Planning Diplomatic Disputes Military Strength Military Organisation
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Chiefs of Staff Commonwealth Relations Office Foreign Office Joint Intelligence Staff Ministry of Defence United Nations Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
- Pages
- 11
- Persons Discussed
- Valentine Boucher John Gardiner William Hayter Lawrence Pendred Kenneth Strong
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- International Relations
