Pages 61-63 from FCO 551200 - Implementation of Article III of the non-proliferation treaty 1973

The document is a communication from Garrett, a British official, to an Arab associate. It discusses the association of the Soviet Union with the conclusions of the Group (presumably related to nuclear matters) and the challenges faced in reaching an agreement. The Soviet Union has expressed sympathy for the work done by the Group but has raised minor technical difficulties and reservations about associating themselves with certain aspects. The Group has postponed meetings to accommodate discussions with the Soviet representatives, but their response has been delayed. The document requests the Arab associate to engage with the appropriate Soviet authorities to emphasize the importance of timely cooperation and express disappointment at the prolonged response. It also suggests addressing the issue of timing and the potential negative consequences of further delay. The document concludes by requesting a telegram with any useful updates before a meeting scheduled for February 12.