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Congo with a view’ to studying possible future | means, within the limits of available resources, by which U.S. technical assistance could be of value to the Government of the Congo. At present the U.S. Government, through ICA in apreement with governments concerned, is con- ducting programs of technical assistance in 18 countries and territories in Africa. Miss Tibbetts, Mr. Lehmann, and Mr. St. Lawrence are serving in Washington with the Internationa] Coopera- tion Administration, the agency of the U.S. Gov- ernment charged with administering programs of technical assistance. Iranian Archeological Congress Concludes Meeting _ Following are remarks made by Loy W. Hen- derson, Deputy Under Secretary for Adminis- tration, at the closing session of the Fourth Congress of Iranian Art and Archeology at Wash- ington, D.C., on May 8. Mr. Henderson repre- sented President Eisenhower at the Congress? Press release 242 dated May 4 On behalf of the United States Government it is my privilege to congratulate the organizers and participants of the Fourth Congress of Iranian Art and Archeology as that eventful and memo- rable Congress comes to a close. Special tribute is due Dr. Pope [Arthur Upham Pope, director of the Fourth Congress], Dr. Kuhnel [Ernst Kuhnel, chairman of the Fourth Congress], and others who have contributed so much to its success. Delegates from far and near have given gen- erously of their time in preparing for and attend- ing this Congress and in participating in its discussions and deliberations. We are delighted 3 For background, see Burzztiw of May 2, 1960, p. 718. 836 that so many of our friends from abroad have been present, and regret that circumstances have prevented many of the outstanding scholars of Iranian culture from coming. We know that they arewithusinspiri, . The American people are honored thet the United States was selected as the site for the Fourth Congress. We are proud of our collec- tions of Iranian artistic and archeological treas- ures and are happy that scholars and artists from various parts of the world have been able to enjoy them with us. Persian culture with its great richness has for many generations broadened and deepened con- cepts of beauty throughout the world. Apprecia- tion of man’s handiwork like that of nature can- not be confined by national boundaries. The love and understanding of beauty brings pleasure to the hearts and minds of all peoples and serves as & common bond to unite them. This has been amply demonstrated in your warm associations and stimulating exchanges during the past days. The recent revelation by outstanding scholars, a number of whom have attended this Congress, of some of the secrets hitherto hidden in ancient Persian art forms—in rugs, paintings, and archi- tecture—is giving us a wider comprehension of the grandeur of this ancient civilization and @ deeper appreciation of the richness of its heritage to us. We are all debtors to the scholars in the field of Iranian art and archeology. Through the sharing of concepts of beauty and culture they are making a significant contribution to the pro- motion of values of brotherhood—to an under- standing and tolerance so essential to the preserva- tion of world peace. I know that I am reflecting the views not only of our Government but also of the American people when I express appreciation in particular of the achievements of the members of this Con- gress. We wish all of you an agreeable return journey to your homes. Department of State Bulletin va . Cr a noo yee a taiey se eae