5.
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INFORMING INTERESTED PARTIES
Need to inform in advance those likely to be helpful and supportive. Need to inform US/UNHCR in such a way as to minimise damage to our relations. Others should not require advance notice.
Complication in time difference.
Operation planned for following
timing:
Hong Kong Time
London Time
Washington Time
0500
2100) (previous 1600)
Depart HK
0730
2330) day)
1830) (previous
Arrive Hanoi
0900
0100
2000)
day)
Depart Hanoi
1125
0325
2225)
Arrive HK
(1) US AND CANADA
-
Inform Americans in Washington and Hong Kong as late before the
event as possible, eg 1500 local in Washington, and Canadians 1500
local in Ottawa.
(2) THOSE WHO WILL BE SUPPORTIVE:
AUSTRALIA
Inform in Canberra on day before, to give them time to prepare a
supportive statement · 0900 local before.
ASEAN COUNTRIES/JAPAN
Inform in Capitals as soon after the event as possible
midday
local
PTAAOH(4)
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