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Singapore shares India' S concern about Britain's role East
There has been no significant reaction in Malaysia.
of Suez.
In Hong Kong, Britain's possible entry into the Common Market
has been the subject of press comment for many months and the
The potential effect on Hong Kong exports has been discussed.
Prime Minister's announcement provoked no new editorial comment.
Europe
9.
The
Cyprus is watching the new British approach with intense
interest because of its importance for her own position
vis-a-vis the Community Press reaction has been favourable.
Editorial comment in Malta welcomed the new initiative.
consensus of Press opinion is that Malta cannot afford to wait any longer and the Government should now stop "sitting on the
fence" and start negotiations for its own entry into, or
association with, the Community.
10。 There has been favourable Press reaction and keen
interest in the Irish Republic where the move has also been
welcomed in business circles.
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