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22 September, 1980
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THE PRIME MINISTER
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Dear Sis You - Khong,
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Mr Dald MAET
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I have read with interest the statement which you made at the UNCTAD Committee on Shipping earlier this month.
Thank you
for sending me an advance copy.
I am sure you are well aware of my views and that of my Government on free and fair competition, in shipping as in other areas. As demonstrated at Geneva, HMG remains implacably opposed to any protectionist or discriminatory measures which would disrupt present flexible trading patterns and which would lead to higher transportation costs for all concerned.
It is gratifying to see that developed country unity was maintained in Geneva. I believe that the outcome of this Conference is as happy as we could have expected, given the diametrically opposed views of those represented.
I hope that eventually we may prevail upon the developing nations to recognise that our offers of cooperation and technical assistance are genuine, and that collaboration and not confrontation provides the best way of realising their natural aspirations.
Your
Warm regards,
Love Mikel
Sir Yue-Kong Pao, C.B.E., LL.D., J.P.
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