Pages 27-33 from FCO 177-1303

The provided text appears to be a collection of documents discussing the phasing out of COCOM (Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls) and the establishment of a new multilateral export control arrangement. The documents include guidelines and initial draft proposals for the new arrangement. Here are the key points:

• The purpose of the new arrangement is to promote transparent and responsible trade in armaments and sensitive dual-use goods and technologies.
• Participating states will apply controls on a global basis, taking necessary legal and administrative steps to implement the arrangements.
• The decision to transfer or deny any item is the sole responsibility of each participating state.
• There will be an exchange of information among participating states to develop common understandings of the risks associated with transfers, assess the scope for coordinating national control policies, and ensure trade is in accordance with the arrangement and international peace and security.
• Certain regions and states of concern will receive particular attention, and transfers to those regions will be subject to scrutiny.
• Participating states will meet regularly to discuss common understandings, coordinate control efforts, and address mutual interests.
• Further arrangements, reviews of controlled items, and discussions on effective export controls will be conducted periodically.
• The guidelines include specific modalities for the exchange of information on arms and sensitive industrial items.
• Decisions on exports and implementation of the guidelines will be based on national sovereignty.