There has been some difficulty in accurately forecasting the
agenda of the proposed Asian conference. Soedarsono believes it
will be determined by the feeling of the delegates present, but
that the Conference when together will aim at (a) condemnation of
the Dutch action, (b) an agreement to take definitive measures
such as economic sanctions, and (c) proposals to the Security
Council regarding ultimate settlement. This broadly corresponds
with K.P.S. Menon's idea earlier this weekend, although he did not
mention (c). Bajpai, who speaks with greatest authority, told us
tonight that quote there will be an exchange of views here and the
agenda will be worked out on the spot unquote.

Apart from Australia and New Zealand (invited through London) the
invitations are understood now to embrace 13 countries in all
including the Lebanon, the Hedjaz, Iran and Iraq. No acceptances
have yet arrived.

Soedarsono expressed today the hope that Dr. Evatt would attend
suggesting, notwithstanding the cease-fire in Kashmir, that
Australian participation at this level would overcome any
possibility of rivalry as between India and Pakistan. There is
nothing before us which suggests that much rivalry will
necessarily emerge.