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UK EYES A

ANNEX J TO

D CTS STAFF (R) 77/34/1 DATED

10 Nov 86

THE CHIEFS OF STAFF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES LIST (1987)

NOLN

NO

36/1

INTRODUCTION

1. The COS Strategic Priorities list shows 131 countries in

the 'Rest of the World' area. Each country is judged on 3 levels

of priority (High, Medium, Low) in the 3 categories of Political,

Military and Economic (Defence Sales) importance to the interests

of the UK. The list allows those involved in OOA activities

to assess the priorities of individual countries in the context

of a request or proposal for resources, and to seek approval

or futher direction on particular activities from the 00ACG or

its subgroups.

2.

Priorities may be amended to reflect changes in the

political, military or economic importance attached to particular

countries. Such changes may be relatively frequent in the category

of Defence Sales. Proposals for amendments and thier implications

will be discussed by the 00ACG or its sub-groups.

3. Categories and Priorities are defined as follows:

a.

Political Category.

(1)

Priority P1 (High Priority). A country of major

importance to the foreign policy of the UK (eg Saudi

Arabia).

(2) Priority P2 (Medium Priority). A country of lesser

significance, but where it is important that close

relationships be maintained or encouraged (eg Pakistan).

ROW 12(16)1

J-1

UK EYES A

SECRET