141 QUI PADIO TECH SEPUICEF.
FORDIGE SEC
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HONG KONG PRESS CONFEREECH 31 MAY 1988
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QUESTION:
Sir Geoffrey, other countries in the region have tougher
measures to stop the influx of VR. Do you think the British
Government....Hong Kong to adopt the same measures?
FORBIGI SECRETARY:
I have indicated the approach from what I have already said.
The fact that other countries are themselves moving away from
any view that those leaving Vietnam can be properly identified as
political refugees is obviously an important factor.
BERNHARD... (CHINA MORNING POST):
Sir Geoffrey, how can Britain convince Vietnam to withdraw
from Kampuchea and welcome back the refugees when the Voat has
consistently refused to assist Vietnam, which is now facing a very
great famine?
FORRIGE BECRETARY:
reasons:
The Vest has declined to offer aid to Vietnam for two
One, because of her persistence in the unlawful occupation of
Cambodia and two, because it is by no mans clear that assistance to
Vietnam in the context of its present economic policy is likely to
achieve any good at all.
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