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ANNEX 5

CONFIDENTIAL

CLASSIFICATION

BRIEF NO .

TITLE: PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO ASIA, 4-13 APRIL 1985

Title of Brief (as at annexes 2-3)

Subject :

i)

Our objectives

This should set out pithily what we want to achieve from the meeting. The objectives should be expressed as specifically as possible (ie not just goodwill and harmony).

ii) Arguments to use

They

This should list arguments which can be used to get our way. should be related specifically to the goals and not be "the world would be a better place if . . .' sort of argument.

iii) Tactical arguments

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These will be arguments designed to highlight the weak points in the other side's policies. Inclusion in the brief does not mean that the arguments will necessarily be used: only that the Prime Minister will have the option of using them if the discussion takes a particular turn.

iv) Their objectives

This will set out our estimate of what the other side expects to get out of the meeting and the specific points which they are likely to raise.

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