TNAG-0025-FCO40-61-Relations-with-other-countries-in-South-East-Asia-1968 — Page 17

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"Certainly we do not believe that either Government has

the intention of resorting to military conflict as a

means of settling this dispute."

To question about their capability to do so: "No comment".

4. If asked whether HMG is bound to come to Malaysia's aid

in the event of her being attacked to say:

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"We would be bound to discuss this with the Malaysian

Government and would do so. We have of course obligations

under the Anglo/Malaysian Defence Agreement."

If asked about the flight by the Hunters to say:

"Routine flights of this kind between Hong Kong and Singapore

take place frequently. They use both East Malaysian and

Philippine air space."

To questions about HMG's diplomatic position vis-a-vis the

US Government: "No comment".

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