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Nasser Reported Determined to Get Invitation to Washington

September 20, 1960
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President Nasser of the United Arab Republic is determined to get an invitation from the State Department to come to Washington and discuss Middle East problems with high United States officials. Arab diplomatic sources indicated here today.

They also revealed that he intends to address Americans of Arab descent in San Francisco and perhaps also in other cities during his stay in the United States. Many Americans of Arab descent in this country are Lebanese and Syrians who do not hesitate to voice their opposition to Nasser, and to advocate Arab-Israeli understanding.

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