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Portugal
Home Secretary signed a MOU on intend to conclude an agreement in Lisbon in May 1990. We have sent Portugal comments on the text of the draft agreement they supplied. Portuguese signed Council of Europe Convention. Legislation not likely to be in place until October.
Set up official
level talks to discuss text. Possible visit for October after elections (early October.
* Singapore
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
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Asset seizure legislation drafted, based on DTOA. Draft Bill produced, plans for it to be implemented in 1991. Singaporeans keen for an agreement.
Compatible legislation passed. But omits reference to external orders A-G drafting Amending Bill to present to Leg.
Co.
Embassy to monitor situation.
Await passing of TCI Amending Bill. Post asked for timetable on implementation.
Expert talks on text of agreement to be
Mr Waldegrave signed MOU on intent to conclude agreement on crime at Joint Commission in July arranged. 1990. UAE Authorities keen on an agreement to include extradition.
Secondary priorities for opening negotiations
Antigua and Barbuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Legislation drafted and being enacted this month.
Bolivians legislation not compatible. Bolivia negotiating an agreement with US including asset sharing. Await outcome before pressing for a bilateral.
Embassy report that Brazil appear interest in eventual agreement but legal complications make early progress unlikely.
Monitor progress of legislation.
Embassy to monitor situation.
Await passing of new Brazilian Drugs Bill Embassy will monitor.
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