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ANOI POST OBJECTIVES
POLITICAL
a)
Long-Term
1. To persuade Vietnam to loosen its dependence on the Soviet bloc.
2.
To persuade Vietnam to follow a more liberal policy on human rights and more open economic policies in the expectation that such changes will reduce significantly the exodus of refugees to Hong Kong and elsewhere.
3
To ensure that London is accurately informed of Vietnamese attitudes on Cambodia and other international issues, particularly with regard to relations with its neighbours.
4.
To obtain the best support and cooperation for European Community and other friendly missions in putting a common view to the Vietnamese on issues of interest to HMG.
5. To develop a relationship with the MFA and other Ministries that will ensure notice of British views is taken by the decision making elements of the Vietnamese Government.
6. To encourage Vietnam to adopt moderate attitudes towards the law of the sea, aviation and shipping of concern and value to British interests.
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b) Short-Term
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To ensure that Vietnam is fully aware that HMG strongly supports ASEAN in the search for a resolution of the situation in Cambodia in a way that will ensure stability in the region, and in that context to achieve withdrawal of Vietnamese military forces from Cambodia.
2. To ensure that the Vietnamese realise that no British bilateral aid will be forthcoming until the Cambodian situation has been resolved and Vietnam has a better human rights reputation.
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1. To influence Vietnam to pursue economic policies that will enable her to meet international financial obligations.
2. To develop British exports to Vietnam.
3.
To obtain compensation for British property in South Vietnam.