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9. I HOPE IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO AMEND THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE REVIEW ALONG THE LINES I HAVE SUGGESTED. ONCE THE FRAMEWORK IS AGREED, I THINK IT WOULD BE HELPFUL IF OUR OFFICIALS WERE TO MEET TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES IN DEPTH. A HONG KONG TEAM WILL BE IN LONDON NEXT MONTH FOR THE REGULAR DEFENCE COSTS AGREEMENT TALKS. THE SECRETARY FOR SECURITY AND SUPPORTING OFFICIALS COULD BE AVAILABLE FOR DISCUSSIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THOSE TALKS. WE WILL PURSUE THIS WITH HQBF AND YOUR OFFICIALS.
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