Reykjavik Summit (3h 25min, oct 11, 1986 y – 21h 39min, oct 12, 1986 y)
Description:
Reason-put US-Soviet relations back on track. This accomplished this. Reagan was in favour of nuclear weapon elimination, but Gorbachev would not discus them unless Reagan agreed to abandon SDI.Gorbachev detached SDI in later summits allowing for arms reductions.
Also discussed human rights and humanitarian issues.
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Date:
3h 25min, oct 11, 1986 y
21h 39min, oct 12, 1986 y
~ 42 hours