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Hanoi with the Vietnamese ücvernment, it was understood that the movement of persons
would comprise family reunion cases and special humanitarian cases, and that this
movement should begin as soon as possible. It was further understood that the number
of departures would depend both on the volume of applications for departure in Viet
Nam and the availability of entry visas for countries of new residence.
3.
Regarding the exceptions to these eligible to leave as stated in the 12 January
announcement, the Vietnamese authorities informed the UNHCR delegation that they
would pursue a policy of flexibility to avoid separating families and to maximize
family reunion. As part of this policy the Vietnamese authorities informed the UNHCR
delegation that the exception relating to persons who have military obligations would
be waived.
4. During the course of the discussions, the delegation conveyed to the Vietnamese Government the concern of other governments, as expressed to UNHCR, over the continuing
flow from Viet lam, especially on large boats, and that a programme of orderly
departures could not elicit the necessary support unless there was a significant
improvement in this regard.
5. It was recognized by all concerned that the programme of orderly departures
from Viet Nam cannot be carried out to the detriment of resettlement programmes for
those waiting in refugee centres in South East Asia.
6. Discussions are continuing between the Vietnamese Government and UNHCR on the
practical modalities and technical aspects for implementing the special programme for
orderly departures. The Vietnamese authorities informed the UNHCR delegation that
the government was prepared to provide the necessary conditions and co-operate with UNHCR in such a programıne. Concurrently, discussions are also being undertaken by
UNHCR with countries of new residence.
7. Another matter raised during the Geneva Consultations and discussed by the
delegation with the governments of the ASLAN countries, the Hong Kong authorities,
and representatives of interested governments, was the question of a special
processing centre or centres. In jakarta the Deputy High Commissioner met the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Professor Mochtar Kusumaatmadja, who, as current
Chairman of the Standing Committee of ADLAN, spoke on behalf of the ASEAN governments.
Professor Mochtar Kusumaa tmadja stated Indonesia's willingness to make an island
available, subject to the conditions enumerated in the ASAN joint press statement of
20 February 1979. The Deputy High Commissioner reiterated UNHCR support for any