The possibility that the Middle East problem may be considered by United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold with the heads of the Soviet and British Governments was seen here today when Mr. Hammarskjold announced two itineraries which indicate he will definitely visit both Moscow and London in the next few weeks.
The UN official confirmed the visit to Moscow today in an oblique manner, commenting that he had proposed to the Soviet Government that his visit be scheduled for March 16. In making this statement, he confirmed previous reports that the Soviets had invited him to visit Moscow.
While it was certain that proposals for a Big Power summit conference and disarmament talks would be the principal items on the UN official’s agenda when he visits Moscow and London it was believed he would also discuss the Middle East. Mr. Hammarskjold has stated many times in the past after visits to foreign capitals that he always discusses all outstanding issues affecting the United Nations and the countries he visits.
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