AID TO VIETNAM
We are,
No questions of bilateral aid to Vietnamese Government.
however, making humanitarian contribution of $US 125,000 to UNHCR
reintegration assistence programme for returnees. Modest practical
assistance to enable those who return to settle successfully back
into their communities. Very important that repatriation programme
is implemented smoothly. Will encourage others to step forward.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDO CHINESE REFUGEES
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The ASEAN countries have proposed the convening of an
international conference later this year to address the general
problem of boat people and Indo Chinese refugees in South East Asia.
This is a helpful development.
such a conference.
HMG has said that it would attend
It is important that it be well-prepared if the
conference is to be a success.
STATUS OF REFUGEES AFTER 1997
Our firm intention that Vietnamese refugee problem in Hong Kong
should be resolved well before 1997.
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Joint Declaration on future of Hong Kong provides for
continuation after 30 June 1997 of Hong Kong's present social and legal systems. Any refugees then in Hong Kong should thus retain
their current status.
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