22 October 1992
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181/35 Mr Marshall
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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 Sri Lanka, the text of which was negotiated in Hong Kong on 1 and 2 November 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:
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(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.
The Rt Hon Christopher Patten