Withdrawal also important if Vietnam is to concentrate on putting its economy in order.
If Raised
Draft UNGA resolution still under consideration. It is not
confrontational. On the contrary it calls for return to peace and
stability in Cambodia.
Welcome the negotiating process begun at JIM. But Vietnam's continued occupation remains illegal and must end.
BILATERAL QUESTIONS
General
Early progress on the Hong Kong boat people problem and Vietnamese withdrawal from Cambodia could help to improve our bilateral relationship generally
Explusion of Khang
Regret incident that led to expulsion of Vietnamese diplomat
last month.
Serious offence. Sure you understand why we had to take the
action we did.
J
Our measured response took full account of your Government's
apology.
Grateful for assurance that the diplomat concerned will be
suitably disciplined.
We would like to put this behind us and concentrate on the
business in hand, notably boat people talks.