Telegram from Archibald Edward Nye to the Commonwealth Relations Office on the Asian Conference in New Delhi (New Delhi, 31 January 1949)

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In a telegram to the Commonwealth Relations Office on 31 January 1949, Archibald Edward Nye, High Commissioner for the United Kingdom in India, outlines the conclusions of the Asian Conference on Indonesia, which took place from 20 to 23 January in New Delhi. He considers the conference to be one of the most important events in the post-war period and believes that it demonstrates the emergence of Asian unity. In view of Asia’s new position in the world, Archibald Edward Nye advises the colonial powers to review their policies.

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Source: NYE, Archibald Edward. [Inward telegram to Commonwealth Relations Office from UK High Commissioner in India (31 January 1949)]. 31-01-1949. No X197. Kept in: The National Archives of the UK (TNA). DO - Records created or inherited by the Dominions Office, and of the Commonwealth Relations and Foreign and Commonwealth Offices, DO 35 - Dominions Office and Commonwealth Relations Office: Original Correspondence. Asian Conference on Indonesia, New Delhi, January 1949 proceedings. 01/01/1949-31/12/1949, DO 35/2858.

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