In conjunction with the plan of action I have just cutlined, there are certain situations which deserve special attention. I think, for example, of those suffering people along the border of Kampuchea and Thailand, exposed to the threat of famine, and to the ebb and flow of conflict.
I have no doubt that the world community will wish the United Nations family to do whatever it can to alleviate the suffering which afflicts these people.
These, then, arc the major elements of the plan of action.
During our deliberations, several additional or supporting proposals were put forward. All these proposals have been noted. Together with the High Commissioner for Refugees, I will study these proposals with utmost care and consult with the Governments concerned on their feasibility. I wish to thank all the Governments for their willingness to come forward with concrete ideas.
We need no reminder of the fact that, however substantial the resettlement programme we shall endeavour to implement, it cannot be successful over the long run without major reduction in the disorderly exodus of thousands of people from their homelands. This is the root
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cause which has been emphasized so much in the last two days. I am glad that, with infrequent exceptions, this analysis has been generally objective and non-polemical.
Distinguished delegates,
As a result of my consultations the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam have authorised me to inform you that for a reasonable period of time it will make every effort to stop illegal departures. In the meantime the Government of Viet Nam will co-operate with the UNHCR in expanding the present seven-point pro ramme designed to bring departures into orderly and safe channels.
I bay also recall that a proposal was made here, suppored by a number of countries, for a moratorium en unorganized departures from Viet Nam.
Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen,
I have noted with appreciation the many expressions of support for the UNHCR. I am sure that Mr. Hartling and his dedicated staff will draw from these words new encouragement in their untiring efforts to bring relief to the refugees.
I shall personally and through my Special Representative in the area,
The role of the watch closely the developments following on this meeting. Special Representative ill be, in particular, to maintain close and continuous contact with the Governments concerned and to liaise between them and me.
This meeting has greatly served to strengthen the efforts of UHCR and I know other agencies of the United Nations syston are also ready to intensify their activities as required by the plan of action. I can assure you that I shall do all I can to bring the best possible response from the entire United Nations system. The continued and devoted co-operation of many others, particularly the voluntary agencies, will be indispensable, and I should like to thank them most sincerely for all their efforts.
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