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SECRETARY OF STATE'S MEETING WITH EIGH COMMISSIONERS,

21 NOVEMBER 1984

SECURITY OF SMALL STATES

POINTS TO MAKE

1. We are reviewing our own policy.

2. We already provide substantial bilateral assistance to small

states.

3.

There are no easy solutions to the securit Problems faced by

small states.

4.

5.

The aim should be to prevent rather than to cure.

Greater regional, political and economic cooperation can be the

key to improving the security of small states.

6. We shall look to our allies in the regions concerned to take the lead in fostering such cooperation.

Commonwealth Coordination Department

15 November 1984