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10-11 May	North Atlantic Council meeting in London with participation of newly-elected US President Carter and other Heads of State and Government. Initiation of a long-term defence programme. Additional information: High resolution photos of the North Atlantic Council meeting
4 Oct	CSCE Follow-up Meeting in Belgrade (4 October 1977-9 March 1978).
12 Oct	Establishment of NPG High Level Group on theatre nuclear force modernisation. Additional information: NATO Handbook: Chapter 13 - Key to the Principal NATO Committees and to Institutions of Cooperation, Partnership and Dialogue - High Level Group (HLG) NATO Ministerial Communiqués: Final Communiqué of the Nuclear Planning Group