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Cyprus

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Must keep in touch, see how each of us can help UNSG make progress. Understand Vassiliou accepts his proposals in principle, but Denktash still being difficult. Prime Minister asked Ozal to lean on him. How do you see things ?

Philippines

[To be updated after the return of the Secretary of

State from the Philippines]

Support continued presence of US bases in the Philippines. Important for regional, global

security, Philippines economy and investor confidence

Support initiative for mini-Marshall Plan, but UK contribution likely to be modest.

European

'contribution as a whole could be substantial

Will participate in planned Consultative Group meeting later this year

Vietnamese boat people in Hong Kong

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Deteriorating situation in region and Hong Kong

Resettlement alone not the answer. Must increase pressure on Vietnam to act responsibly

Great pressure on Hong Kong government to change policy

Grateful for past US assistance to Hong Kong

Look to US for understanding and assistance

Chile

Presidential plebiscite: will Pinochet run, or postpone poll ? Conditions for the opposition: need for access to media, and lifting of state of emergency

US over-critical of UK defence sales and of CNS visit to Chile

- Value of continued EC/US consultation on Chile

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