Pages 7-16 from FCO 177-1303

The document discusses the establishment of a new multilateral export control regime, following the phasing out of COCOM (Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls). The meeting held in Helsinki on December 1993 includes participants from various countries.

The purpose of the new arrangement is to promote transparency and responsibility in transfers of armaments and sensitive dual-use goods and technologies. The scope of control involves participating states maintaining export controls to prevent transfers to destinations not consistent with their objectives. The decision to transfer or deny items is the responsibility of each government.

The arrangements are not directed against any state or group of states and aim to complement existing international regimes. The document outlines the aims, criteria, and procedures for information exchange and dialogue among participating states regarding arms transfers and dual-use goods.

Membership in the arrangement is determined by consensus, considering factors such as being a producer/exporter of arms or industrial equipment and adherence to non-proliferation policies and export controls.

The document also discusses further arrangements, administration, lists of controlled items, and the periodic meetings to review the arrangements.

The participants from Austria, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United States are listed, along with their respective representatives.

Overall, the document highlights the efforts to establish a new export control regime focused on arms transfers and sensitive dual-use goods, emphasizing transparency, responsibility, and cooperation among participating states.