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open sea could invite criticism on humanitarian grounds.
That apart,
it would be unfortunate if this episode were to set a precedent for
ships to offload refugees in the vicinity of ports not on their
established route. Singapore as well as Hong Kong could be
particularly vulnerable to this type of action.
The British High Commission avail themselves of this opportunity to .
renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the assurances of their
highest consideration.
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
SINGAPORE
25 May 1978
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