TNAG-0244-FCO40-280-Exports-of-textiles-from-Hong-Kong-to-USA-1970 — Page 63

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5. We have just sent to Washington for delivery to President Nixon a personal letter from the Prime Minister covering a note stating our views on the dangers of seeking comprehensive restraints and urging the Americans to seek a solution within the framework of GATT. Copies of the message and note are attached. Paragraph 1 of the note specifically relates the Prime Minister's initiative to the US/Japanese discussions.

11 March, 1970

(W. S. Carter)

Hong Kong Department

Copy (with enclosure) to:

Mr. Wilford

Copy (without enclosure) to:

Mr. Hale,

Commodities Dept.

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