refugees from Hong Kong beyond 1986 would go a long way in revising the overall
of rate
resettlement from the territory. Ι I shall raise this issue with the Government of the United
Kingdom at the next available opportunity. I
have
doubt no
that you will
this
matter with the United Kingdom.
also
pursue
I highly value the programme initiated by the Hong Kong Government earlier this year to settle locally a number of Vietnamese refugees in Hong
Kong.
look forward to working in close
the Hong co-operation with
Hong Kong Government make this very important programme succeed.
We
of
the
to
discussion
I recall your observation during our that prolonged stay in the centres was adding new dimensions to the refugee problem. Detrimental effects of prolonged stay at the closed centre in
seriously affects particular,
future
rehabilitation prospects
the refugees. All
possible means need to be considered to this unfortunate trend. UNHCR is co-operate with the Hong Kong Government in all possible ways to expand the education, vocational training and other facilities in these centres.
reverse
prepared
to
was
It
attend the great pleasure for a lunch you so graciously hosted during my stay in
like Hong Kong.
Kong, and I would
me
to
to thank you most
sincerely for your warm hospitality. May I also
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