Premier David Ben-Gurion has cabled acceptance to Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold of an invitation to be his guest at some time during his forthcoming visit to the United States, it was announced here today.
Mr. Hammarskjold cabled an invitation to Mr. Ben-Gurion yesterday when he was informed that the Israel Prime Minister intended to visit the United States next week in a private capacity to receive a degree from Brandeis University. The Secretary General also sent word to Mr. Ben-Gurion that he would hold himself available for such discussions as the Prime Minister might find useful and convenient.
Final arrangements for the meeting of the two men will depend on the schedule being arranged for Mr. Ben-Gurion who is expected to spend sometime in Washington during his brief stay in the United States. Tentative plans provide for the two men to meet on Thursday, March 11 for talks on Middle East questions and for Mr. Hammarskjold to tender a luncheon on that date in Mr. Ben-Gurion’s honor. The meeting might be held at the United Nations or at Mr. Harmmarskjold’s estate at Brewster, about 30 miles out of the city.
The United Nations Correspondents Association cabled Mr. Ben-Gurion today inviting him to an Association luncheon in his honor on March 11 or any other day convenient to him.
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