Pages 88-90 from FCO 177-1350

The summary describes the 1993 meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in Lucerne, Switzerland. The NSG aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons while promoting cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The group discussed current supplier arrangements, emphasized the importance of NSG guidelines, and invited all nuclear supplier countries to adhere to them. They endorsed an amendment that requires IAEA safeguards for new supply commitments to non-nuclear weapon states. The NSG also addressed the control of nuclear-related dual-use goods and technology and adopted new procedural arrangements. Argentina participated as an observer, and the group appealed to new states to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and implement effective nuclear export controls. The summary concludes by mentioning the NSG's concern over North Korea's announcement to withdraw from the NPT and future meeting plans.