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(iii) To reduce the pressures on Thailand,

Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong and to

persuade the three former to treat the

refugees in a humane way.

(e) The Conference should be held preferably in New

York but definitely not in the region;

(f) The conference should be convened as soon as

practicable and invitations issued in a matter of

days;

(g) The conference should at least begin at Foreign

Minister level;

(h) the proceedings should be kept as short as possible

to ensure that interest does not fizzle out;

(i) the agenda should be simple, eg Refugees from

Indo-China; the reasons for the exodus and ways of

dealing in a humane matter with the resettling

problems.

2. It seems possible that there may be a need for a

follow-up pledging conference under UNHCR auspices.

(8)

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