Gerald R. Ford: Statement on Portuguese Recognition of the Independence of Guinea-Bissau.

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4 - Statement on Portuguese Recognition of the Independence of Guinea-Bissau.
August 12, 1974

Gerald R. Ford
1974

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THE GOVERNMENT and the people of the United States welcome the agreement in principle reached on August 9 between the Portuguese Government and representatives of Guinea-Bissau. We extend our congratulations to the leaders of both governments. We look forward to a productive and friendly relationship with Guinea-Bissau.

I have instructed our representatives at the United Nations to support the application of Guinea-Bissau for membership in the United Nations.

Note: The statement was read by Press Secretary J. F. terHorst at his news briefing at the White House on August 12, 1974.

Citation: John T. Woolley and Gerhard Peters, The American Presidency Project [online]. Santa Barbara, CA. Available from World Wide Web: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=4672.

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