277. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski) to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies1
At the President’s request,2 the Executive Branch has undertaken a review of US policy toward Southern Africa. To assist this review, we need a list of agreements, contracts, and formal or informal contacts between the United States and the Republic of South African Governments.
All addressees are requested to compile a list of agreements and contracts which their departments have concluded with the South African Government and its agencies. This compilation should include those agreements and contracts currently in force plus those that have now technically lapsed but whose enforcement entails continuing consequences.
In addition, all addressees are requested to compile a list of formal or informal contacts which employees of their departments or agencies maintain with representatives of the South African Government and its agencies, either here in the United States or abroad. This list should include all contacts, whether initiated by South Africa or by the US agency, which are currently being undertaken, are proposed for the future, or which have recently lapsed but have continuing visible consequences.
The nature of each agreement, contract, and contact should be briefly stated. Addressees should submit reports, including negative reports, to the NSC not later than June 24, 1977.
- Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Staff Material, North/South, Richardson, Chron File, Box 105, 4–5/77. Confidential.↩
- See Document 259.↩