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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [62 STAT. the promotion of the increased production of such materials within France, and the removal of any hindrances to the transfer of such materials to the United States of America. The Government of France will, when so requested by the Government of the United States of America, enter into negotiations for detailed arrangements necessary to carry out the provisions of this paragraph. 2. Recognizing the principle of equity in respect to the drain upon the natural resources of the United States of America, and of the participating countries, the Government of France will, when so requested by the Government of the United States of America, negotiate where applicable (a) a future schedule of minimum avail- abilities to the United States of America for future purchase and de- livery of a fair share of materials originating in France which are required by the United States of America as a result of deficiencies or potential deficiencies in its own resources at world market prices so as to protect the access of United States industry to an equitable share of such materials either in percentages of production or in absolute quantities from France, (b) arrangements providing suitable protection for the right of access for any citizen of the United States of America or any corporation, partnership, or other association created under the laws of the United States of America or of any state or territory thereof and substantially beneficially owned by citizens of the United States of America, in the development of such materials on terms of treatment equivalent to those afforded to the nationals of France, and, (c) an agreed schedule of increased produc- tion of such materials where practicable in France and for delivery of an agreed percentage of such increased production to be transferred to the United States of America on a long-term basis in consideration of assistance furnished by the United States of America under this Agreement. 3. The Government of France, when so requested by the Govern- ment of the United States of America, will cooperate, wherever appropriate, to further the objectives of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article in respect of materials originating outside of France. Article VI (Travel Arrangements and Relief Supplies) 1. The Government of France will cooperate with the Government of the United States of America in facilitating and encouraging the promotion and development of travel by citizens of the United States of America to and within participating countries. Ate, p . 2229. 2. The Government of France will, when so desired by the Gov- ernment of the United States of America, enter into negotiations for agreements (including the provision of duty-free treatment under appropriate safeguards) to facilitate the entry into France of supplies of relief goods donated to or purchased by United States voluntary non-profit relief agencies and of relief packages originating in the United States of America and consigned to individuals residing in France. 2230