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 TOP SECRET :. Maintain the security relationships with the Philippines as provided for in 12 above.


 * Conclude a security arrangement with Australia and New Zealand.


 * . Consider the desirability of security arrangements with other countries of Asia, either on a bilateral or multilateral basis.


 * . Encourage and support closer economic and political cooperation with and among the countries of Asia in keeping with the objective stated in 6- above.

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