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Mr Benson raised also the recent executions in Indonesia. He explained the Australian view that the timing was particularly bad, in view of current frictions in their bilateral relationship with Indonesia. Public reaction to news of the executions would not help negotiations aimed at improving the relationship.
9 October 1986
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Mr Leeks
Hong Kong Department
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South East Asian Department
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