3.
heart in Argentina and use of force is
renounced. And principle of self-determination
must be upheld. Hope for support, if not
support understanding, from NAM. Glad to note
improvements in Managua communique. Hope NAM
summit will take this further.
(b) Hong Kong
Prime Minister reached agreement with Chinese
leaders last September to start talks through
diplomatic channels with the common aim of
maintaining the stability and prosperity of Hong
Kong. Talks continue. Given our common
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objective we believe satisfactory arrangements can
meawhile be worked out.
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But concern with these issues by no means
exclusive.
Much of our foreign policy is concerned
with the crucial questions of East/West relations, the
Middle East and the international economic scene.
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4.
East/West relations seem likely to continue to be
dominated by arms control issues and by economic
relations.
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(a) The West's policy is bound to be guided by
Soviet deeds not words; and by the clear Soviet
threat to Western interests. The recent past
arms build-up, Afghanistan, Poland, human rights,
is not encouraging. Britain ready to respond
positively to genuine signs of a Soviet wish for
accommodation with the West - eg over IMF talks,