Analytical Studies
G7/8 Summits • G7 London Summit
Declaration on East-West Relations and Arms Control
London, June 9, 1984
- We had a substantial discussion of East-West relations.
We stressed that the first need is for solidarity and resolve
among us all.
- At the same time, we are determined to pursue the search
for extended political dialogue and long-term cooperation with
the Soviet Union and her allies. Contacts exist and are being
developed in a number of fields. Each of us will pursue all useful
opportunities for dialogue.
- Our aim is security and the lowest possible level of
forces. We wish to see early and positive results in the various
arms control negotiations and the speedy resumption of those now
suspended. The United States has offered to restart nuclear arms
control talks anywhere, at any time, without preconditions. We
hope that the Soviet Union will act in a constructive and positive
way. We are convinced that this would be in the common interest
of both East and West. We are in favor of agreements which would
build confidence and give concrete expression, through precise
commitments, to the principle of the nonuse of force.
- We believe that East and West have important common interests:
in preserving peace; in enhancing confidence and security; in
reducing the risks of surprise attack or war by accident; in improving
crisis management techniques; and in preventing the spread of
nuclear weapons.
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Source: U.S., Department of State, Bulletin,
No. 2089 (August 1984): 4; Economic Summits, 1975-1986:
Declarations (Rome: Istituto Affari Internazionali, 1987):
118-119; Great Britain, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Political
Declarations and Statements of Annual Economic Summits, 1978-1986
(London, 198-) [unpublished].
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