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My Government look forward to implementing the Treaty of Maastricht [once/new-that] it [enters/has entered] into force. My Government will attach particular importance to ensuring that the new Common Foreign and Security Policy and intergovernmental co-operation in the fields of justice and home affairs are effestive. They will work to ensure that the
to European principle of subsidiarity is applied aeross the range of Community legislation. My Government will promote financial and budgetary discipline in the EC (and endeavour to ensure greater openness and efficiency in decision-making.] They will work within the Community for a successful conclusion to the
Uruguay Round trade negotiations, and press for further reform of the Common Agriculture Policy.
My Government will work to achieve a rapid conclusion of accession negotiations with Austria, Finland, Norway and Sweden, and will continue to put forward the case for European countries which are ready and wish to do so to join the
European Community.
My Government will continue to work for a peaceful settlement in the former Yugoslavia. They will provide help for the
reform process in the states of the former Soviet Union, and their integration into the international community.
My Government will play a constructive role in strengthening the United Nations' capacity to undertake peacekeeping and preventive action. They will work for full Iraqi compliance with Security Council Resolutions.
My Government will continue to support efforts to bring lasting peace to the Middle East.
My Government will work for the long-term stability and prosperity of Hong Kong and (to co-operate with China to] the
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implement the Sino-British Joint Declaration in the best
interests of the Hong Kong people.
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