63It follows from the above that, in order for it to be possible for them to be adopted on the basis of Articles 60 EC and 301 EC as restrictive measures imposed on third countries, the measures in respect of natural persons must be directed only against the leaders of such countries and the persons associated with those leaders (Kadi and Al Barakaat International Foundation v Council and Commission, paragraph 166).
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