German Democratic Republic (GDR): Relations between the German Democratic Republic and Federal Republic of Germany: General

A file of correspondence and reports concerning inner-German relations. The documents cover negotiations to address the issue of water pollution in Berlin; plans for a purification plant; payments received by East Germany from West Germany for the improvement of transport routes; and amendments to travel regulations for East German citizens wishing to visit the West. Other documents in the file cover discussions with East German and West German officials on the current state of inner-German relations; negotiations for a planned bilateral economic agreement; and bilateral contact on arms control and disarmament. The file also covers amendments to duty-free restrictions on those bringing gifts to East Germany; indications that the East German authorities may rescind the 1980 increases to currency charges for those entering the country; East German claims for the cost of communication cables linking West Berlin and West Germany; and French attitudes towards the reunification of Germany.