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UNITED NATIONS
HIGH COMMISSIONER
FOR REFUGEES
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 GENÈVE 10
3 June 1983
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Mr Atams
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pl. deal
参
Mr. Kyles. letter to UND 379/6
On Monday, 30 May, we had a most useful discussion with representatives of a number of States, including yours, concerning the proposed arrangement entitled "Rescue at Sea Resettlement Offers (RASRO)". A copy of the proposal is attached for reference.
I was particularly pleased to note the importance the participants attached to the strengthening of international measures aimed in particular at encouraging the rescue of asylum-seekers at sea. We all expressed great concern at the sharp decrease in the number of persons rescued in recent months and felt this situation should not be allowed to continue.
As agreed at the meeting, I am sending letters to the Permanent Missions represented at the meeting (list attached) to obtain comments on the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Would your Government agree with the basic approach of the proposal?
Would your Government agree to contribute places to the proposed "Rescue at Sea Resettlement Offers" (RASRO) scheme?
How many places would your Government be prepared to make available and what criteria would be applied in arriving at such a quota?
(a) If the total number of resettlement places made available by
governments represents a workable contribution, would your Government agree to the scheme being implemented for a trial period?
I hope it will be possible for you to let us know your Government's position on these points, as well as any other comments you may have, within a month, after which we can arrange another meeting for discussion.
Thank you for your continued support.
Your
Mincer
incerely,
Michel Moussalli
Director of International Protection
H.E. Dame Anne Warburton, D.C.V.O., C.M.G. Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom
to the United Nations Office at Geneva 37-39, rue de Vermont
1211 Geneva 20