1989-05-25 17:03
ESB GS
1.
(PINAL VERSION)
22.5.1989
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P.02
Ivory Trade Line To Take
:
HK has always complied fully with its obligations under
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with regard to
all endangered species. This includes controls on
trade in ivory.
2.
HKG closely monitoring policies and practices of other
Government and trends in world opinion. Have seen
recent UK Government statement.
3.
Have put in hand an urgent study of the implications
for if the CITES meeting in October decides to
endorse the idea of stricter controls-on ivory trade.
4.
Will be ready to participate fully in CITES meetings in
July and October to discuss the subject.
Distribution
DIS (Attn Mr Harold Yau) DAF (Attn: : Dr Lawrence Lee) SES (Attn: Mr Tony Clark
SPO (Attn : Mr A. Khan) CofC&E (Attn
Mr P.L. Wong)
RECEIVED
23 MAY 1989 BOENGGAL MANIS BRANCH GOVERNMENT OBCRETARIAT
انما تم تجم
TOTAL F.02