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4.
The Malaysian side reiterated its Government's
decision
close to
side took note
of
this
Pulau Bidong Camp.
and considered decision
The
Vietnamese
this
as the sovereign right of Malaysia.
5.
The Vietnamese side met
some of the Vietnamese
boat people
at in Malaysia
Marang, Trengganu,
and
addressed them on the Vietnamese policy of voluntary
repatriation,
favourable
and
on
Vietnam's preparedness
to
create
for conditions
them to return to
Vietnam
and lead a normal life as any other Vietnamese citizens,
with the assistance of Malaysia and international community.
X
6.
The Vietnamese side handed over to the Malaysian
side proposals concerning specific measures and modalities
for repatriation of Vietnamese boat people in Malaysia
who are willing to return to Vietnam.
7.
the Vietnamese
would and
forward
The Malaysian side took note of
proposals on voluntary repatriation
them to the Malaysian government for consideration.
8.
The Malaysian delegation pointed
Those who
did
out that
The
voluntary repatriation was only one element to the problem.
not meet the criteria for resettlement
also need to be addressed in a comprehensive way.
Vietnamese side took not of the Malaysian position and
would report to its government for consideration.
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