APPENDIX C

OTHER COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AND THEIR PROPERTY HOLDINGS AT POSTS INCLUDED IN the Original Foreign Buildings Office, FISCAL YEARS 1967 AND 1968 AUTHORIZATION REQUEST (COUNTRY AND POST)

Algeria, Algiers

AFRICA

Other countries having diplomatic representation in Algeria are: Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China (Communist), Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany (Federal), Ghana, Great Britain, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Libya, Mali, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Rumania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, U.S.S.R., United Arab Republics, Vietnam (North), and Yugoslavia. Those having consular representation are: Greece, Luxembourg, and Norway.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: Belgium, 4; China (Popular Republic), 19; Cuba, 7; Czechoslovakia, 12; France, 50 plus several hundred nondiplomatic; Germany (Federal), 10; Great Britain, 11 and 10 nondiplomatic; Italy, 7; U.S.S.R., 26; and United Arab Republics, 17.

There are no known program complements directly attached to diplomatic missions at Algiers as is, for example, AID. Most countries extending military or economic assistance to Algeria do so in such a way that their personnel are physically detached from their diplomatic missions and in many cases they are situated in diverse areas of the country.

Real property holdings of major diplomatic missions are: France: Chancery is large, modern, 6-story office building with at least 100 individual offices. It is located in residential area with adequate parking facilities. Ambassador's residence is large, comfortable villa with attractive grounds overlooking city. United Kingdom: Chancery is one-half of large modern office building with five floors. Modern interior decorating and plentiful parking space. Residence is spacious villa, attractive grounds, well located in residential area close to city. Italy: Chancery-residence compound covering considerable area in good location. Chancery building is medium size, individual offices are large but not many in number. Residence is large villa, well furnished with spacious reception rooms. United Arab Republic: Chancery is medium-sized villa, attractively converted into offices which are limited in number. Inadequate space is probably the main problem considering the relatively large size of the United Arab Republic mission. Residence is modern, medium-size villa located beside chancery in residential area. Reception area small.

There are few, if any, residences better than the American Ambassador's. Several, including the French, Italian, Spanish, and Turkish, are on a par. The chanceries of France and the United Kingdom are larger and more modern than that of the United States.

With respect to staff housing, the British are presently changing over from personal leases to Government leases. Both the French and Spanish have about an even number of Government and private leases. For Iraq, each person must find his own apartment, but the Embassy then picks up the lease.

Cameroon, Yaounde

Other countries having diplomatic missions in Yaounde are: Belgium, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, China Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Dahomey, England, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Liberia, Nigeria, Spain, United Arab Republic, and U.S.S.R.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: China Republic 5, England 5, France 10, Germany 6, Nigeria 5, United States 12, and U.S.S. R. 4.

Nonresident missions are: Algeria, Guinea, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Mali, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Vietnam.

Real property owned by other major diplomatic missions are: France owns the chancellery, a new. Ambassador's residence, and seven staff houses. Germany

owns its Ambassador's residence and two other housing units. Nigeria owns its Ambassador's residence, chancellery, and one other housing unit. The French residence and staff houses are superior to those owned or leased by the United States. Other missions have facilities equal to or slightly better than the United States considering size of staffs. China, England (new), Israel, Italy, United Arab Republic, and U.S.S. R. pay substantially higher rental for their Ambassador's residences than the rental of $9,796 previously paid for the now U.S.-owned residence.

Most housing for staff personnel of other missions are held under official lease. It should be noted that due to the former U.N. trust status of Cameroon, the French Government furnishes several hundred civil servant officials, technical advisers, etc., to the Cameroon Government. In general, such personnel are lodged in Cameroon Government-owned quarters.

Congo, Léopoldville

Other countries having diplomatic representation in Léopoldville are: China, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Dahomey, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Senegal, Sudan, Switzerland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Poland, Zambia, Rwanda, Sweden, Burundi, United Arab Republic, and U.N.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: China 6, Belgium 60 plus program complement of about 1,500 throughout Congo, Canada 7, France 21, Germany 6, Great Britain 27, Israel 11, Italy 5, Japan 7, Nigeria 9, and U.N. 1,200 persons throughout Congo.

The description of major chanceries and residences are: China: Leased chancery and personnel housed under private leasing arrangements. Housing equal to United States. Belgium: Primarily Government-owned or officially leased quarters for officer personnel. Private leases for program complement. Equal to or poorer than United States. Canada: Rented chancery and Governmentleased quarters for all personnel. All properties are equal to U.S. properties. France: Owned chancery and mixture of private and Government leases for housing. French housing equal to or poorer than United States. Great Britain: Rented chancery. Private leases for all personnel. Quarters are equal to United States. Italy: Owned chancery. Private leasing for living quarters. All equal to United States. U.S.S.R.: Owns its chancery but has no representatives in the Congo.

Ivory Coast, Abidjan

Other countries having diplomatic representation in Abidjan are: Germany, Belgium, Cameroon, China (Nationalist), France, Ghana, Great Britain. Haiti, Upper Volta, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Vietnam, Finland, Peru, Korea, and Spain.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: Germany 3, France 15, Great Britain 5, and Israel 4.

France has 200 military assistance personnel and 2,000 technical assistance personnel. Israel has 100 technical assistance personnel.

The description of major chanceries and residences are: Germany: Chancery and residence facilities are located in leased properties. Chancery poorer than United States. Leased residence is equal to U.S. residence. France: Chancery located in Governor's mansion and is leased. It is generally poorer than chancery of United States. Ambassador's residence is new structure owned by French. Its facilities are better than those of United States. Great Britain: Chancery is located in several leased office buildings and apartment building. These facilities are poorer than those of United States. Residence is leased and considered poorer than United States residence. However, a newly leased residence for the British Ambassador is better than the United States Ambassador's residence. Israel: Chancery is located in leased office space which is poorer than United States chancery. Leased Ambassador's residence is equal to United States Embassy residence.

Post reports Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Great Britain have recently leased office space in new, modern, centrally air-conditioned office building. Occupancy is scheduled for June 1965.

Liberia, Monrovia

Other countries having diplomatic representation in Monrovia are: Belgium, Cameroon, Republic of China, Denmark (resident in Accra), Ethiopia, France,

Federal Republic of Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, India (resident in Accra), Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan (resident in Accra), Korea, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Republic, United Kingdom, and Yugoslavia (resident in Accra). The following have consular representation: Mali, Switzerland, Greece, Norway, and Panama. Others: Holy See (Apostolic Internunciature) and U.N. (Technical Assistance Board).

The complements of major missions are: Cameroon, 5; France, 3; Ghana, 5; Guinea, 5; Italy, 3; Nigeria, 6; United Arab Republic, 5; United Kingdom, 5; and West German Republic, 5.

There are no known military or economic assistance programs conducted by other countries.

The description of major chanceries and residences are: Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria: Chanceries and residences separated and officially leased. Smaller and generally poorer in appearance than United States chancery.

France

and Italy: Ambassador resides in Government-owned chancery. Smaller but equal to United States chancery. Staff housed in official leased quarters. United Arab Republic: Ambassador residence located in leased chancery. Smaller and poorer than United States chancery. Staff housed in official leased quarters. United Kingdom: Chancery Government owned. Ambassador and First Secretary housed on compound. Staff housed in officially leased quarters. Compound smaller but equal to United States compound. West Germany: New Embassy and compound. Ambassador and all personnel housed in Government-owned quarters on compound. Better than those of the United States in most aspects. The Netherlands is presently obtaining a site for a new Embassy.

Libya, Tripoli

Other countries having diplomatic missions in Tripoli are: Algeria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Federal Republic of Germany, France, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, United Arab Republic, U.S.S.R., Yugoslavia, and the Netherlands.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: British 18, Italian 7, German 14, Republic of China 6, Algeria 7, and U.S.S.R. 11.

The British have a military mission similar to the MAAG; however it is not attached to their Embassy. In Libya there are no military attachés assigned to any Embassy. This results from a directive of the Government of Libya.

Real property holdings of other major diplomatic missions are: Great Britain: The chancery, reading room, and Ambassador's residence are leased. Certain other residences for ranking officers are leased and furnished by British Government. Chancery is well located and has spacious garden. Ambassador's residence is centrally located and surrounded by beautiful parklike grounds. The interior is nicely appointed. The chancery and residence are better than United States facilities. Italy: Chancery, owned by Italian Government, is centrally located next to United States-owned Lungamore property (OB site). Chancery former apartment building with dingy appearance inside, but exterior including grounds is much better in appearance than U.S. Embassy office building. Ambassador's residence is centrally located and is considered much better than present residence of U.S. Ambassador. Privately leased residences for staff members are generally poorer in appearance and furnishings than comparable U.S. facilities. West Germany: German Embassy building is leased. It is located near United States Embassy and, although smaller, it is similar in appearance. The Ambassador's residence is leased. It is smaller, but equal to American residence. All other German Embassy personnel are housed under private lease arrangements and this housing is comparable to United States housing. France: Chancery is leased and is located across from the King's Placae. It is a small building and formerly a private residence. The Ambassador's residence is located near the Embassy offices. It is also officially leased. The residence and chancery, although smaller than U.S. facilities, are equal in appearance. Residences of the staff members of the French Embassy are privately leased. They are considered equal to housing occupied by American staff personnel. It is believed that the staff personnel of most missions are all housed in government-owned or officially leased quarters.

Nigeria, Kaduna

Other countries having consular representation in Kaduna and their complements are: United Kingdom 20, United Arab Republic 3, and Sudan 2. Federal

United

Republic of Germany reportedly will open Consulate in near future. Kingdom has large technical assistance program, but technicians are directly employed by Regional Government. British Council has five employees. Real property holdings of other countries are: United Kingdom: Chancery located on second floor local bank building. Residence in best neighborhood close to northern Nigeria House of Assembly. Two floors, British colonial style spacious grounds and very representational. Better than U.S. facilities. United Arab Republic: Consulate general offices on ground floor of two-story building on main commercial artery of city. Residence facilities poorer than United States Sudan: Consulate general offices located in residence bungalow in pleasant residential neighborhood. Poorer than U.S. facilities. For staff personnel British use both official leases and Government-owned facilities. United Arab Republic utilizes only privately leased quarters including that of the consul general. Sudan relies totally on officially leased accommodations.

Malagasy Republic, Tananarive

Other countries represented in Tananarive are: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Republic of China, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Norway, United Nations, Holland, Philippines, Vatican (Holy See), Sweden, and Switzerland.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: Germany 3, China 3, France 17, Great Britain 3, India 2, Israel 2, Italy 3, and Vatican 2.

Real property owned by other major diplomatic missions are: France owns both chancery and Ambassador's residence. Germany owns residence and leases chancery building. China rents both its Ambassador's residence and chancery. Great Britain rents its chancery and owns its Ambassador's residence. Israel leases both chancery and Ambassador's residence. Italy leases both chancery and Ambassador's residence. As far as the chancery is concerned, these facilities except for the French are smaller and mostly poorer than those maintained by the United States Government. With respect to the Ambassadors' residences, those maintained by the French, German, Italian, and British are superior to that of the United States.

Senegal, Dakar

Other countries having diplomatic missions in Dakar are: Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Guinea, Haiti, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Republic, U.S.S.R., Vietnam, and Yugoslavia. Those having consular representation are: Argentina, Denmark, Norway, Panama, and Sweden.

The diplomatic complements of major missions are: France 18, U.S.S.R. 9, Great Britain 8, Japan 5, Tunisia 5, Belgium 3, and Germany 3. The French have an economic assistance staff of six.

Real property owned by other diplomatic missions consists of the following: France: The chancery and the Ambassador's residence are owned by the French Government. Embassy personnel are housed in either Government leased or owned residences and apartments. The office facilities of the French are superior to the United States. Great Britain: The chancery and the Ambassador's residence are owned. The British consular section and administrative section are housed in a converted apartment. Housing for staff personnel is officially leased. They are planning to add a floor to their present office building. This will consolidate their activities and, when finished, their facilities will be superior to the United States. Belgium: The chancery and residence are owned by the Belgian Government. These facilities are superior to the United States. Members of the staff occupy officially leased quarters. U.S.S.R.: The Soviets have a five-story building which is used as office space, residence, and apartments for staff personnel. In addition, they have purchased property for the commercial mission. These facilities are superior to those of the United States. Tunisia: The Tunisians have a combined residence and office which is attractive and well located. These facilities are superior to those of the United States.

Sierra Leone, Freetown

Staff personnel of other governments are housed in officially leased quarters. Major chiefs of mission have stated present chanceries inadequate. Two leased apartment buildings occupied by the United States and constructed to FBO approved plans finest in city and less costly than other diplomatic housing.