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DSR 11 Revised Sept 85)

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Your Reference R C L Footman

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HKI

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VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE IN HONG KONG: TALKS WITH VIETNAM

Charles Powell's letter of 5 September recorded your

agreement that we should contribute to UNHCR funding

of modest reintegration assistance for boat people

returning to Vietnam from Hong Kong.

11-12 October.

FCO, Hong Kong Government and Vietnamese officials

held a second round of talks in London on

The main elements to emerge from the meeting were the

following:

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(a) the Vietnamese assured us that they were

determined to stop departures from Vietnam by boat.

(D) the two sides agreed on the need for

Comprehensive arrangements for all arrivals who, under Hong Kong's new policy, do not qualify as refugees for

resettlement;

(c) the two sides agreed to make an early start

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