(1) The Commission may, in consultation with the Minister give to a licensee, specific or general direction as it considers necessary or expedient in the interest of

(a) national security; or

(b) the country's international relations with other countries.

(2) The licensee shall give effect to any direction given by the Commission, notwithstanding any other duty imposed on the licensee under this Act.

(3) The Minister may in consultation with the Minister responsible for Finance and with the approval of Parliament, compensate the licensee for loss sustained through compliance with directions given under this section.