Report on the future tasks of the Alliance

In late 1966, the French decision to withdraw from the military integrated structure prompted the Alliance to re-examine its relevance and adaptation to the existing political context. Recommended by Belgium's Foreign Minister, Pierre Harmel, a study on Future Tasks of the Alliance was elaborated focusing on East-West relations, Inter-Allied relations, General Defence Policy and relations with other countries. This report was approved by Foreign Affairs Ministers on 14 December 1967.