Since the joint declaration of 28 August 1947, no talk regarding the fate of the French pockets had taken place between the two governments. The French Government agreed to open negotiation without delay, but they procrastinated while the situation within the settlements was fast deteriorating. The solution to the problem lay in the withdrawal of France from her pockets in India. But they delayed fearing the repercussions it might have in her Overseas possessions. On the surrender of sovereig...