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15 MAY 1991
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From: A R Paul
Hong Kong Departt
tels to imme
Date: 15 May 1991,
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cc: Sir J Coles
minitr
PS/Lord Caithness
Private Secretary
Mr Burns (o/r)
Mr Davies, FED
Mr Synnott, WED
CHINA: MESSAGE TO THE ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER
The Secretary of State wishes to send a message to
Mr De Michelis before his visit to China (18-21 May).
1.
I submit a draft telegram to Washington seeking the
Secretary of State's agreement to the text. FED agree.
2.
3. The message, once approved, can be passed on by our
Embassy in Rome on 16 or 17 May (or if absolutely necessary by the Embassy in Peking after Mr De Michelis' arrival
there).
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