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48. Memorandum of Conversation

ation. We have helped them with their economic problems and debt and helped with other types of assistance. For the moment it appears progress has been made. We are also keeping in close touch with all of the states in Africa. Our relationships with Nigeria have turned from a rather cool relationship to a warm relationship and we are working closely with them on a number of different matters. We believe that by identifying with the forces of change and through development efforts and selected military assistance, we are approaching competition with the Soviets in a more effectively comprehensi…