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difficult.

of these bilateral negotiations which will undoubtedly be very

Departments are now considering as a matter of urgency what action should be taken at the end of the year if the bilaterals

are not satisfactory.

LINE TO TAKE (if asked)

8.

You should stress the importance of reaching agreement in the forthcoming bilateral negotiations in which the Community will be

basing its position on the objectives outlined in Geneva (enclosure (c)). The Community's decision on whether the MFA

should be renewed will depend on the successful outcome of these

bilaterals.