Pages 15-16 from FCO 177-95

Description

The document is a restricted communication discussing the upcoming NSG (Nuclear Suppliers Group) meeting and the views of various delegations. It mentions that the Soviet Union may be isolated in its belief that future NSG meetings should include all emerging suppliers. France's position on dual-use export controls faces limited support, while Italy, Luxembourg, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia share similar views to the sender. Japan and Australia also have positions close to the sender's, with Japan proposing an "interim" regime for dual-use exports. Belgium supports including certain items on the US dual-use list in safeguards and the trigger list. The French plan to present a paper on dual-use export controls. The Brazilians express concerns about inhibiting technology transfer, and the sender reassures them that the NSG aims to promote peaceful technology transfer. The communication concludes with a list of recipients.