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informally by Hong Kong Government, they seem to be more receptive
than might have been expected, and have even floated idea with the
Vietnamese.
International Initiatives
10.
No follow-up so far to Honolulu Conference (meeting of
resettlement countries organised by US, 1-3 August 1983; attended by Canada, France, Japan, Australia and UNHCR observers). US State Department officials recently told FCO officials further meeting
under consideration; uncertain whether this will include ASEAN
countries, and whether it will consider alternatives to resettlement
outside the region.
Hong Kong Department
February 1984
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