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UN SECRETARY GENERAL'S MEETING ON REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA: GENEVA 20-21 JULY 1979 INDEX
BRIEF NO 1:
STEERING BRIEF
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UK Objectives (for Conference and marginal contacts)
1.
The saving of the maximum number of human lives and arrangements
for resettlement of as many refugees as possible.
2.
Recognition of UK contribution.
3. Recognition of needs of Hong Kong (including fair allocation of
resettlement places).
4. Maximum political pressure on Vietnam and those sympathetic to
her, without disrupting the Conference.
5. Promotion of follow-up action on practical and humanitarian
issues eg. first port of call, transit centres.
Preparation of follow-up political and economic moves among
likeminded countries.
6.
Funds and Places (Brief No 2)
7. The new UK contribution is respectable in financial terms and
in terms of resettlement places (though we may be questioned on
phasing). The UNHCR seems likely to get the financial support he
needs, but not enough places.
Hong Kong (Brief No 3)
8. Hong Kong's burden is severe, and more refugees need to be
resettled in coming months. At end June she had about one-sixth of
all refugees, and 30% of boat refugees. Projected expenditure for
1979 is US$ 108.5 (about £50 million). UNHCR staffing is improving
and they are accepting responsibility for more refugees, but need to
do better.
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