Foreign and Commonwealth Office
London SW1A 2AH
From the Secretary of State
Pa
HK/ Magnus
NZ ASA.
16 December 1990
HKC 181/16
RECEIV
18 DEC 1990
DESK C INDEX
Sir
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I have the honour to refer to the draft Agreement for the purpose of providing the framework for air services between Hong Kong and New Zealand, the text of which was negotiated during the period from May 1987 to
March 1989.
The United Kingdom Government remains responsible for the external relations of Hong Kong until 30 June 1997. However, the United Kingdom Government hereby entrusts to you authority:
(a) to conclude the said Agreement;
(b) in accordance with prior specific authorisations in that behalf from the United Kingdom Government,
to agree and confirm amendments to the said
Agreement;
(c) to carry into effect and to exercise the other powers conferred upon a Contracting Party by the said Agreement.
Further, with the prior agreement of the United Kingdom Government, you may terminate the said Agreement in accordance with its terms.