Pages 10-11 from FCO 177-552

The document discusses the French opposition to a German proposal for a G7 meeting in Bonn to discuss non-proliferation. The French are not enthusiastic about the idea of using the G7 forum for political and security coordination. They express concerns about expanding the scope of cooperation to conventional weapons and inadequate preparation. France prefers to strengthen individual non-proliferation regimes separately rather than establishing a coordinating mechanism within the G7. The document also mentions a counter-proposal for a short G7-1 meeting in the margins of the NACC (North Atlantic Cooperation Council) meeting in Brussels to avoid publicity. The French will discuss this further with their political director. The Germans may not be disappointed if the meeting does not take place under their presidency due to French and UK reticence.