You are aware of the concern of the United Kingdom Prime Minister,
which, I feel sure, you also share, over the situation in Burma
and of the earnest desire to help the present Burma Government to
re-establish their authority and restore peace. Mr. Attlee has
ascertained from the Burma Government that the latter would be
glad to accept help from Commonwealth countries, and has no
objection to informal conference of Commonwealth representatives
being held to discuss ways and means. Our Ambassador in Rangoon,
whom we asked to approach Thakin Nu, confirms this.

2. With the concurrence of the United Kingdom Government, I offer
you the hospitality of the Government of India for the conference
to meet in New Delhi. Since the problem is of direct interest to
the United Kingdom and Dominions geographically nearest to Burma,
it is proposed that the conference should be limited to
representatives of Australia, New Zealand, Ceylon, Pakistan and
United Kingdom. The United Kingdom Commissioner General for Malaya
will also attend. Representatives of these countries will meet
first in Delhi for preliminary discussion among themselves. As
soon as these are completed representative of Government of Burma
will join.

3. I hope very much that your Government will find it possible to
send Minister to conference. In view of the urgency of situation
in Burma, early meeting is most desirable. I myself will be away
from Delhi on 1st March and 2nd to fulfil important engagement
made long ago. Any dates, preferably this month, will suit me.

4. If meeting takes place, some sort of public announcement win
have to be made since fact or purpose of it cannot be kept secret.

The question is being studied and I shall communicate with you
about it as soon as possible. [2]