Pages 183-188 from FCO 82-1724

The document appears to be a confidential communication discussing the outcome of the Reykjavik meeting between Soviet and U.S. officials. The main points discussed include the need for talks to continue, a rethinking of the U.S. position on SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative), and the Soviet requirement for a guarantee that the strategic balance will not be overturned during the elimination of nuclear weapons. The document also mentions the British emphasis on building on the achievements of the Reykjavik meeting and the Soviet linkage of agreement on all issues to SDI.

The summary highlights the preliminary Soviet assessment, including some measure of agreement on the removal of medium-range missiles in Europe, the elimination of strategic nuclear weapons over a 10-year period, and negotiations for a complete ban on nuclear testing. The Soviet Union emphasizes the importance of preserving the strategic balance, while the British express their support for continuing negotiations and solidarity behind the U.S. position on SDI.

The document further discusses the Soviet position on SDI, clarifying their opposition to space-based activities and the need for clear boundaries in research and testing. There is also a mention of the Soviet view on the ABM Treaty and the importance of its observance. The document concludes with the acknowledgment of potential for further negotiations and the search for a way forward.