913 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ চতুর্দশ খন্ড The USA should recognize that what was happening in East Bengal was not an India-Pakistan problem but a dispute between East Bengalis and the military junta in Islamabad. Therefore, there had to be a settlement between them if the refugees were to return to their homes in safety and security. Mrs. Gandhi made it clear to Mr. Nixon that India never wanted war with Pakistan. At the same time. India could not ignore the warlike postures in Pakistan and the provocative statements of Pakistani military rulers. She reminded Mr. Nixon that Pakistan had committed aggression on India three times so far in a treacherous manner. India could not afford to withdraw forces as long as the tension continued. Mrs. Gandhi is also understood to have asked Mr. Nixon about the objectives he proposed to achieve from his forthcoming China visit.
