refugees from Hong Kong beyond 1986 would go
long
in way
revising the overall rate of
resettlement from the territory. I shall raise
with the Government of the United Cheval,
this
issue
Kingdom at the next available
opportunity. I
have
doubt no
that you will
matter with the United Kingdom.
also
this pursue
I highly value the programme initiated by
by the Hong Kong Government earlier this year to settle locally a number of Vietnamese refugees in Hong
Kong.
to forward
in working
the Hong Kong
We look
with
co-operation
close
Government
make this very important programme succeed.
to
discussion
I recall your observation during our that prolonged stay in the centres was adding new dimensions to the refugee problem. Detrimental effects of prolonged stay at the closed centre in
seriously affects the particular,
future
rehabilitation
the refugees.
possible means
of prospects
need to be
All
considered to reverse
prepared
to
in all
this unfortunate trend. UNHCR is
co-operate with the Hong Kong Government
possible ways to expand the education, vocational training and other facilities in these centres.
me to attend the
It was a great pleasure for lunch you so graciously hosted during my stay in Hong Kong, and sincerely for your warm hospitality.
I would like to
thank you most
May I also