Page 4 from FCO 177-96

Description

The text is a series of notes related to supply conditions, current issues, and implementation of nuclear safeguards within the context of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meetings. Some key points include:

  1. The adoption of full-scope safeguards by the UK, France, Belgium, and Switzerland as a condition for nuclear supply.
  2. The need to seek a common policy among all countries adhering to the nuclear supply guidelines.
  3. Various topics raised in a UK paper from the March 1991 meeting being addressed, except for paras 22 and 23.
  4. The Dutch proposal on notification of nuclear exports for consideration in the upcoming meeting.
  5. The suggestion of coordinating NSG members' activities, including discussing the establishment of a secretariat and regular information exchanges.
  6. The affirmation that all states are invited to adhere to the Nuclear Suppliers Guidelines, with criteria and procedures for new adherents attending meetings.
  7. Other business matters and assigning agenda items to different countries for discussion papers.

Overall, the notes highlight the need for collaboration, coordination, and strengthening of safeguards within the NSG framework.