We highly value and attach great importance to the San Francisco Conference to lay the
foundations of an international organisation for peace and security of the nations, but present circumstances preclude V. M. Molotov's attendance.

I and Molotov are very sorry about this, but the convening, at the instance of Deputies to the Supreme Soviet, of a session of the Supreme Soviet of the U.S.S.R. in April, at which Molotov's attendance is imperative, makes it impossible for him to attend even the opening session of the Conference.

You are aware that Ambassador Gromyko successfully coped with his task at Dumbarton Oaks,
and we are certain
that he will ably head the Soviet Delegation at San Francisco. As to the different interpretations, you will appreciate that they cannot determine the decisions to be taken.

March 27, 1945