Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume XVII, Part 3, North Africa

39. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski) to President Carter¹

Washington, March 28, 1979

SUBJECT

• PRC on North Africa (U)

The Policy Review Committee met today² to consider our relations with Morocco. The immediate case in point is a Moroccan request for spare parts for the F–5 aircraft which they are using in the Sahara. All agencies, with the exception of ACDA, recommended approval of this $6 million package. (S)

Other issues in our relations with Morocco and Algeria will be reviewed on an on-going basis with the objective of strengthening our relations with both countries. I will report to you later on the results of these further studies. (C)

RECOMMENDATION: That you approve the summary of conclusions and particularly the recommendation on spare parts for the F–5s.³ (U)

1. Source: Carter Library, National Security Council, Institutional Files, Box 74, PRC 098, 3/27/79, North Africa. Secret. Sent for action.
2. The meeting took place on March 27. See Document 38.
3. Carter checked the Approved option and wrote “done last week. J” in the right-hand margin next to it. Beneath the options, Brzezinski wrote: “This might also help to keep Morocco in line on the Eg.-Isr. Peace Treaty. ZB.”