Only first three parts of your 359 (United Nations 13 [1]) have
been received. They have been discussed with Minister, together
with radio reports indicating that Soviet Delegation left Council
Chamber and that Council would meet in camera. [2]

Minister's directions are as follows:-

It is assumed that you have already opposed any hearings in camera
but in any event at next sittings you must oppose this procedure
so that hearings will take place in presence of public.

2. You should take the opportunity of indicating to press that
Australia is opposed to hearings in camera.

3. You should endeavour to ensure fullest investigation in order
to elucidate all the facts. This should include right of
questioning of persons making statements in relation to dispute.

This applies not only to particular case under consideration-in
addition, Council should lay down procedure along these lines for
the future.

4. Copies should be obtained of all communications which have
passed between Persian Ambassador [3] and his Government on
Soviet-Iranian issue since 1st March.

5. While Australian views as indicated in instructions should be
expressed, in order to avoid danger of Australia being isolated
your aim should be to avoid moving positive amendments or carrying
amendments to a vote unless there is likely to be some reasonable
degree of support.