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September 7, 1978	'Next Steps on Pakistan Reprocessing Deal,' State Department Cable 227260 to US Embassy France The United States wants a public announcement from the French that the Pakistan plutonium reprocessing plant project is officially canceled.
September 13, 1978	'Smith-Jacomet Meeting: French Position on Cancellation of Pakistan Reprocessing Plant Contract,' US Embassy Vienna cable to State Department Summary of meeting between Gerald C. Smith and Andre Jacomet. France refuses to give a public announcement about the cancellation of the Pakistan reprocessing plant project due to fears of controversy in France.
September 15, 1978	'Congressional Consultations on Pakistan,' State Department cable 235372 to US Embassy Vienna Plans for meetings with Congress members to discuss resuming aid to Pakistan. Talking points include the cancellation of the French reprocessing plant deal and the importance of Pakistan's position in the Middle East. Also includes discussion of Pakistan's nuclear ambitions, technical capabilities, and the United States' efforts to block their nuclear development.
September 19, 1978	'French Export of Centrifuges for Pakistani Reprocessing Plant,' State Department cable to Paris Embassy 237312 Request for the Paris Embassy to discreetly look into an export license granted to the French company Robatel to export centrifuges to Pakistan.
September 21, 1978	'Update on French Pakistani Reprocessing Situation,' Paris Embassy cable 31253 to State Department Andre Jacomet denied that a license had been issued to Robatel to export centrifuges to Pakistan. He also discussed the possibility of France issuing a higher level demarche on the cancellation of the Pakistan reprocessing plant project.
September 23, 1978	US Embassy Paris cable 31540 to State Department, 'Elysée Views on Reprocessing Issues' A source in President Giscard's staff informed the US embassy that Pakistan was determined to complete the reprocessing plant and was searching for another country willing to supply the necessary technology. Also discusses a developing nuclear deal between West Germany and Brazil.
November 22, 1978	'Pakistan Reprocessing Plant,' Department of State Cable 285178 to US Embassy Paris French officials hope to avoid a confrontation with Pakistan and want to maintain dialogue until it is clear whether Bhutto will be executed. French civil engineers are working at the Chasma plant site and keeping the French government informed of the situation.
August 14, 1981	Report on Diplomatic Actions Taken Concerning Foreign, Nuclear-Related Supplies to Pakistan, Richard L. Williamson, Arms Control Disarmament Agency (ACDA) ACDA report on the lasting effects of the November 1978 demarches on inverters and plutonium reprocessing technology. Describes the objectives of the demarches and the direct effects on the Pakistani nuclear program, including preventing the shipment of equipment from France, West Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. Concludes with an overview of international norms of nuclear commerce.