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CONTROLLED THERMONUCLEAR FUSION WORKING GROUP MEETING 

 Brussels, Belgium 

 July 5 and 6, 1984 



A. W. Trivelpiece, Co-Leader 

 United States 



Opening Remarks 



At the Versailles Sunmit meeting, some statements were made regarding the 

 importance of cooperation in science and technology to the world economy. 

 In particular, it was agreed that: 



"Revitalization and growth of the world economy will depend, not 

 only on our own efforts, but also, to a large extent, upon 

 cooperation among our countries and with other countries in the 

 exploitation of scientific and technological development." 



It was further agreed to set up a working group of representatives from the 

 seven Summit countries and the European Commission to identify activities 

 that would help attain these objectives. This group made recommendations in 

 a report that was accepted by the Summit countries and reviewed at the 

 Williamsburg Summit. 



Several of the conclusions and recommendations of the Summit working group 

 provide the basis for our meeting here in Brussels. Among them: 



"Fundamental scientific research is one source of 



technological progress in industry and should be given 

 support by governments." 



"Science and technology are a source of national and 

 international strength and can provide immense 

 opportunities for revitalization and growth of the 

 world economy. They should therefore be given considera- 

 tion in all policy decisions for national development 

 and international cooperation." 



They further recommended that the Heads of State and Government "...take 

 science and technology into account in their policy decisions and continue 

 to include the subject on their agenda at future Summit meetings." One of 

 the areas that they recommended be considered for enhanced cooperation is 

 fusion. 



