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We attach particular importance to the coordination of Member States' foreign policies. In a world dominated by the super-powers, Britain and her partners are best able to protect their international interests and to contribute to world
peace and stability when they speak with a single voice."
Africa and the Middle East
10. (Page 30)
"In Africa and the Middle East, there is an increasing threat from the Soviet Union and its Cuban allies. That threat must be countered, not only through collaboration with our European and American allies but also by the people and governments in Africa and the Middle East whose independence is threatened.
We shall do all we can to build on the Egyptian/Israeli peace treaty, to seek a comprehensive settlement which will bring peace to the whole region."
Rhodesia
14. (Page 1)
"The Conservative Party will aim to achieve a lasting
settlement to the Rhodesia problem based on the democratic wishes of the people of that country. If the Six Principles, which all British governments have supported for the last fifteen years, are fully satisfied following the present Rhodesian Election, the next government will have the duty to return Rhodesic to a state of legality, move to lift sanctions, and do its utmost to ensure that the new independent state gains international
recognition."
Trade, Aid and the Commonwealth
13. (Page 31)
"Like other industrial countries, Britain has a vita. interest
in bringing prosperity to poorer nations which provide us with a growing market and supply many of the raw materials upon which we depend. The next Conservative fovernment will help them through national and international programmes of aid and technical cooperation and by the encouragement of voluntary
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