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This telegram discusses discussions with Director Jurgensen regarding French objections to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The principal objection mentioned is President de Gaulle's obsession with avoiding anything reminiscent of "Yalta" and the perceived collusion between the US and USSR to decide what is best for the world. This has led to the delay in French signature of the treaty. The French view the NPT through the lens of bipolarization between Washington and Moscow, which they find unacceptable. The French-Soviet Friendship Treaty is also mentioned, with the Soviets continually offering a bilateral treaty relationship to the French. However, the French have not pursued this option as it is not considered appropriate for discussions. The telegram concludes by noting that discussions of any government-to-government treaty relationship between France and the USSR would be misunderstood.