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assistance of Governments in obtaining contributions for this
purpose.
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10.
In Laos, as you know, we have been helping in the return
and rehabilitation cf internally displaced persons. I believe
our efforts have contributed to giving them a fresh start. This
is important, not least because of the inter-relationships in the
area. With this in mind, we wish to encourage, together with
other agencies of the U.N. system, further projects in areas where
the restoration of productive activity would contribute towards
the well-being of the arca at large. Further, in my conversations
with the President, Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister and
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back those of its nationals outside the country choosing to return
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voluntarily.
I was informed that the Government of Laos would welcome
It goes without saying that, as in all such situations,
wc would be ready to facilitate voluntary return and rehabilitation.
It is of interest to mention that some 2,000 persons have returned
in recent months.
11.
In Vietnam, the authorities estimate that some 150,000
Kampucheans have arrived. They comprise some 125,000 Khmers and
some 25,000 Sino-Khmers.
12.
The Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and others ali stressed
the need for durable solutions and their conviccion that these who
have arrived should be permitted to engage in productive work rather
than be idle and dependent on charity. Those with a rural back-
ground (are already being settled in some ten locations in eight
Amongst those of urban background, the majority are in
provinces.
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