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Friday, April 9, 1976
H.K. CONGRATULATES NEW PRIME MINISTER ON APPOINTMENT
The Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, has sent a message to the new
Prime Minister, Mr. James Callaghan, oongratulating him on his appointment.
The Governor was replying to a message from Mr. Callaghan on
leaving the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Prime Minister sent his
"warm appreciation of the services you and your administration have given
and continue to give in the interests of the people of Hong Kong,"
Mr. Callaghan added: "I am only sorry that as things have turned
out I have not had the opportunity to visit Hong Kong as Foreign and
Commonwealth Secretary."
In his message, Sir Murray said: "Your kind message has been
appreciated by all concerned in the administration of Hong Kong. They join
me in congratulating you on your appointment as Prime Minister and in
wishing you and Mrs. Callaghan well in No. 10 Downing Street."
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