Pages 140-141 from FCO 177-540

This document is a response to a written question regarding the nuclear arms race between Pakistan and India, as well as India's intention to carry out thermonuclear tests in the near future. The response emphasizes the European Community's support for nuclear non-proliferation and the strengthening of the non-proliferation regime. The Community and its member states have been in contact with Pakistani and Indian authorities, stressing the importance of the issue and expressing readiness to support efforts aimed at reaching regional arrangements for nuclear non-proliferation. They also emphasize the need to submit all nuclear activities in the region to the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The document concludes by listing the recipients of the response.