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He said that visa applications for not more than two representa-
vives at any one time, made through normal channels and explain-
ing the reasons for the attendance of the applicants, would,
he had been assured, receive every consideration from the Immi-
gration Department, Hong Kong. These visas might be issued for
up to 30 days in the first instance, and applications for exten-
sions would be considered on merit. This statement was apparen-
tly received with some displeasure by the Russians who said they
would have to refer the matter to Moscow.
23,
On the evening of the 22nd April, KHANGALDIAN and
BABYNIN were entertained by Mr. A.E. Elliott, at his home. The
following day they were again entertained by Mollers Ltd., this
time to a launch picnic.
24.
On the 27th April, 1967, KHANGALDIAN and BABYNIN de-
parted for Moscow, via New Delhi, being seen off at Kai Tak
Airport by representatives of Kowloon Docks, Wallem and Co. Ltd.,
and Mollers Ltd.
25.
Prior to his leaving Hong Kong, KHANGALDIAN signed
contracts for the repair of five Soviet ships, leaving only
three contracts, for which Kowloon Docks have tendered, unsigned.
A difference regarding costs, between the parties concerned, had
not been resolved by the date of KHANGALDIAN's departure, but it
is anticipated that Kowloon Docks will eventually receive these
additional three contracts, and possibly a further two. There
is no indication where the contracts may be signed.
Comment
26.
All three Russians spoke English. It is not known
whether any of them has knowledge of Chinese dialects.
27.
Throughout the visit, none of them appeared to be sur-
veillance conscious, and behaved, superficially at any rate, as
ordinary businessmen, no doubt, particularly in the case of
KHANGALDIAN, with a view to lulling the 'authorities' into a
false (sic) sense of security.
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