Pages 33-35 from FCO 177-95

This document reports on an informal meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) states and discusses the aggressive opposition from Russia regarding the reconvening of the NSG. The Soviet Union questioned the authority and purpose of the meeting, particularly regarding the exclusion of emerging nuclear suppliers. The UK expressed support for the inclusion of emerging suppliers and encouraged wider adherence to NSG guidelines. However, the Russian representative implied that the UK was behind the decision not to invite emerging suppliers. The document suggests seeking the views of the Dutch on how to handle the situation and mentions the negative attitude of the Russians toward the meeting. It concludes with a request for the Dutch to clarify their position and assure the Russians that the UK was not directly responsible for organizing the meeting. The document also mentions discussing the matter with the Dutch representative in Vienna.