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SUr-L.'1ARY 
The Reykjavik Ministerial Meeting of NATO 
A. The following issues comprise the Agenda at Reykjavik: 
1. Mutual Force Reductions 
We have proposed a resolution (declaration) on mutual force reductions indicating NATO is studying the natter and expressing the hope that the Cormnunist countries will also study it with a view of exploring such reductions together. Overall NATO military strength should be main­tained. Unilateral troop reductions by the West could underraine our efforts toward MFR. In addition, such · reductions would cast doubt on the validity of the strategy of flexible response and reduce the President's options _in a time of crisis. 
2. Mediterranean Security 
The meeting will discuss ways and means of countering Soviet penetration into the Mediterranean and its growing political and military power there. We have recomrnended modest, non-provocative measures which will be considered. These are: a watching brie= for Brosio to report ~o the North A~lantic Council and make reco~.mendations; increased surveillance of Soviet fleet activities by use of existing NATO resources; the study of the establishment of an on-ca~l NATO naval force for use in time of crisis or tension. 
3. East-West Relations 
Developments in East-West relations since 1966 will be reviewed, particularly r e cent events in Czechoslovakia and develo?ments regarding access to Berlin. The Ministers will note a ~eoort on contacts between NATO governments and the Eastern European countries ~ncluding the Soviet Union. 
B. Additional Items 
1. Vietnam 
Secretary Rusk plans to meet in restricted sessfon ·to 


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discuss Vietnam and the European views on what they would like to see develop in Southeast Asia after peace is achieved. 
2. Non-Proliferation Treaty 
A favorable attitude and possible adherence to the Treaty by potential nuclear states (Italy, Federal Republic of Germany) have been facilitated by intensive consultat~ons in NATO during the negotiation of the NPT. We hope to gain further support at Reykjavik. To reassure our Allies, we are prepared to state once again our continued co::'.!:'.itment to NATO. A favorable reference in Reykjavik to progress in the NPT and an expression of hope for similar ar:ns control measures could exert pressure on the USSR to move forward on limitation of of=ensive and defensive strategic delivery systems. German e~for~s to link Berlin access develo?~ents and signature of NPT ny FRG will also be discussed in US-FRG bilateral talks at Reykjavik. 
3. Burden-Sharing 
We continue trying to get the Europeans to increase t their own defense efforts. We have negotiated arrangements with several of our Allies --most recently with the Federal Republic and Belgium --to neutralize the balance of payments impact of our military expenditures in Europe. 
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