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This document is a background paper discussing the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in the context of a NATO Ministerial Meeting in Reykjavik in 1968. The paper provides an update on the progress of the NPT, noting that it has received overwhelming support from the United Nations General Assembly. It discusses issues related to signature and ratification by NATO members, including inquiries about the compatibility of the NPT with NATO arrangements and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) Treaty. The paper also addresses the importance of reaffirming NATO commitments and includes draft statements for the communique. The document emphasizes the need for early signature of the NPT and the confidence of NATO members in the collective security arrangements of the alliance.