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training on a grant basis, keeping in mind (a) Austria's interpretation of
its military neutrality, and (b) the importance of avoiding Austrian de-
pendence upon Soviet sources of supply.
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    21. Seek to maintain Austria's close economic ties with the West. To
this end encourage Austria:

    a. To continue participation in international economic organiza-
tions of the Free World.
    b. To reduce reliance on trade and payments restrictions and dis-
crimination including that arising from Austrian bilateral trading ar-
rangements.
    [1 paragraph (1-1/2 lines of source text) not declassified]
    22. Consider negotiations with Austria for disposal of U.S. surplus
agricultural commodities under Title IV of P.L. 480.
    23. Urge Austria to contribute to the strengthening of Free World
less developed areas, both bilaterally and through multilateral organi-
zations such as the International Development Association, by provid-
ing increasing amounts of public capital and facilitating movements of
private capital.
    24. Continue the exchange-of-persons program and an active infor-
mation program in Austria.
    25. Continue to use all feasible measures to secure Austria's in-
creased acceptance of responsibility (a) to grant liberal asylum and pro-
tection to political refugees from Communist countries and (b) to help
resettle the refugees and displaced persons or integrate them into the
Austrian economy. Continue, as appropriate in U.S. interests, to assist in
the resettlement and integration of refugees and displaced persons
through U.S. and international agencies, utilizing both Titles II and III
of
P.L. 480, as appropriate.
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    27. Encourage Austria (a) not to bring its dispute with Italy over
the South Tyrol again before the UN, and (b) to follow the recommen-
dations in the resolution passed by the UN General Assembly on Octo-
ber 31, 1960 with particular emphasis on jointly referring the dispute to
the International Court of Justice should bilateral negotiations fail.