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April 1983

Draft letter from South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan to Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens

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South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan writes to new Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens expressing the hope that relations with Israel may be strengthened and expanded under his tenure. Malan express concern about the military trade imbalance, stating that "it is of such a proportion that my government must of needs consider alternatives."

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South African National Defence Forces Archive. Obtained and contributed by Sasha Polakow-Suransky.

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2013-04-08

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Letter Draft

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116780

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Top Secret

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