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