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1.
Great
Great honour to come here after Prime Minister's visit Signing of Joint Declaration on Hong Kong was an historic occasion.
great Signature by two Prime Ministers symbolises high importance which
both Governments attach to agreement and successful
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implementation.
2 •
Success owes much to imaginative and far-sighted concept of "one
Agreement fully meets interests of both
country, two systems
countries. Foundation for people of Hong Kong to build still more
flourishing community and basis for closer and more substantial
cooperation between Britain and China. Agreement has been widely
praised by other governments and international organisations.
3.
British Government fully committed to implementing agreement.
Prime Minister appreciated statements by Chinese leaders on Chinese
commitment to implementation of agreement,
and on intention to
consult people of Hong Kong about drafting of the Basic Law.
UK will
4. Joint Liaison Group will be a forum of great importance for Vaiston and consultation in next 12 years. Assure you that administer Hong Kong prudently and with foresight up to 1997, with
aim of preserving stability and prosperity.
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foresight Cooking forund further compention between UK and China to ensure smooth tasks feg through Tonttianson
&. Detersine: When will we be in a position to
ratify the agreement? (mmp). ball Bell currenty passing Through Parliament. Will more
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