ANNEX C
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DSR 11C
1.
Countries (excluding those that have already taken action
against the UK) in which Britain has a substantial stake
in terms of share of UK trade, value of direct investment,
and large contracts under way or in prospect, and where there
are obvious potential problems, include: -
Nigeria
annoyance over student fees, sensitivity
over Southern Africa. Has taken action
against British commercial interests
before (BP).
Zimbabwe
Negative potential in relations with UK
after initial euphoria. Sensitivity
over Southern Africa. Possible
textile problem.
Gulf Oil States
All big spenders, Arab-Israel sensitivity,
Iraq-Iran war, media problems, UK nationals
in trouble.
Libya
1
Low absorber, big spender, most
capricious of the oil producers. Rumoured
to have considered discriminatory action.
against the Four over participation
in the Sinai MFO.
Algeria
Recent increases in contracts, big
spender, has often put Third World
principle before economic interest.
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