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CONFIDENTIAL
MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27-31 OCTOBER 1985)
22. PRESS CONFERENCE
(To be filled out in Hong Kong)
1.
Great pleasure to have visited Hong Kong.
first of many visits.
2.
Hope the
Extremely worthwhile visit. Meetings with Governor and officials, EXCO, UMELCO and with a wide cross-section of Hong Kong people. Learned much about hopes and fears
of people of Hong Kong.
3.
Attended first session of LEGOO with elected
members. Conscious of importance of occasion. HMG fully
understands need for Hong Kong to develop a system of
Government
accords with representative
its own
which
needs and customs.
Very conscious of
special nature of my Will keep in close touch
responsibilities for Hong Kong.
with developments here, and hope to visit again.
Finally like to reiterate HMG's
continuing
5.
commitment
Will to Hong Kong.
continue
to
fulfil
Our
responsibilities as
administering power
up
to
1 July
1997.
Will continue to
promote Hong Kong's
interests
internationally.
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