CONFIDENTIAL
1
CALENDAR OF FUTURE DATES
VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE
DATE
1 February 1991
Mid-February 1991
ISSUE
Start of EC Reintegration pilot programme in Vietnam
Informal meeting of Steering Committee in Bangkok
ACTION
To be funded by EC Commission. for later stages support EC call for funds from donor nations.
Extend 'grey area' repatriation to ASEAN first asylum countries. Review difficulties over, implementing CPA in comprehensive and balanced fashion.
February 1991
Mid-February 1991
Mid-March 1991
End-March 1991
End-March 1991
Beginning of April 1991
Lord Caithness to meet new High Commissioner, Professor Ogata
Enhanced publicity campaign in south of Vietnam
Complete transfer of 5000 refugees to RRTC from Hong Kong
(Possible) Fourth meeting of Steering Committee
Reach target of at least 1000 volunteer returns per month, with 'grey area' repatriations additional
Review arrival date in Hong Kong
Maintain pressure on UNHCR, Bangkok
Maintain pressure on UNHCR, Hong Kong and, if necessary, UNHCR
Geneva.
Reaffirm objectives of CPA. Review regional 'grey area' reptriation.
Consider transit centre for objectors in Vietnam.
Maintain pressure on UNHCR, Hong Kong and, if necessary, UNHCR Geneva
Consider whether emergency measures necessary; and further
representations to the
Chinese about land
crossers.
RODAFA/1
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