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b.

C.

UA EYES A

(3) Priority P3 (Low Priority). The remainder, of no

significance or of marginal importance to the foreign

policy of the UK (eg Bolivia).

Military Category.

(1)

Priority Ml (High Priority). A country of major

importance to the defence interests of the UK, or where

a military treaty interest exists (eg Bahamas, Oman).

(2) Priority M2 (Medium Priority). A country of

interest to the defence of the UK; or where a close

military association exists or should be encouraged

(eg Nigeria; Nepal).

(3) Priority M3 (Low Priority). The remainder, of no

military significance to the defence interests of

the UK (eg Brazil)

Economic (Defence Sales) Category.

(1)

Priority S1 (High Priority). A country of

major defence sales interest, where assistance may

be necessary to promote, sustain or service defence

sales (eg India).

(2) Priority S2 (Medium Priority). A country of

significant defence sales interest, where a higher

priority is inappropriate in view of the value of

the sales generated or the likelihood of securing sales

(eg Ecuador).

(3) Priority S3 (Low Priority). The remainder, where

defence sales are prohibited, impossible, unlikely,

or of insignificant value (eg Syria, Angola).

ROW 12(16) 2

J-2

UK EYES A

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