[matter omitted]

4. Minister desires you to see Nehru personally at once, express
Dr. Evatt's thanks for Nehru's messages, and refer to Dr. Evatt's
statement set out in paragraph 3, making sure that Nehru is
familiar with its contents. [1] You should then add that you are
instructed to convey a personal and confidential message to Nehru
from Dr. Evatt along the following lines:

Begins,

Mr. Attlee's statement [2] is of great significance. In view of
the altering situation, it seems desirable that there should be
some talks between our two Governments. Australia has had a good
deal of experience in constitution making. Moreover, there seems a
distinct possibility of the Japanese settlement coming forward
more rapidly than anticipated earlier. If Mr. Nehru agrees and
desires to make any specific suggestion, it would be welcomed and
given fullest consideration. Ends.

5. Please report fully.