to undertake follow-on negotiations to further enhance security and stability in Europe. The ministers endorse the United States President's recent proposal that negotiations on United States and Soviet short-range nuclear weapons systems in Europe begin shortly after a CFE agreement is concluded. The Ministers welcome the progress attained in the United States/USSR Summit held in Washington from 31 May to 3 June and, in particular, the agreement on major outstanding issues concerning the START treaty that will result in deep reductions in both sides' strategic nuclear weapons, as well as agreement to begin further talks on strategic nuclear forces after the current treaty is completed. Ministers take special note of the progress represented by the signature at the Summit Meeting of verification protocols for treaties limiting nuclear tests. Of particular relevance to our work here in Geneva for a chemical weapons convention is the solemn statement made by Ministers that "all allies hereby state their intention to be among the original signatories to the [chemical weapons] convention and to promote its early entry into force. We call on all other States to undertake a similar commitment". Ministers express satisfaction with the United States/USSR Agreement that will drastically reduce both sides' stocks of chemical weapons. They believe that this will provide great impetus towards the earliest possible conclusion of the convention being negotiated here in Geneva, which remains a goal of all members of NATO. Ministers also reaffirm their determination to work to prevent the proliferation of nuclear and chemical weapons and all missiles capable of carrying such weapons. The realization of the unity of Germany has always been a primary goal of our Alliance and the Turnberry Communiqué contains an important statement on this question. Ministers stress that a united Germany must have the right, 
**Analysis**
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