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COMPIDRA TIAL

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My Government have continued their vigorous efforts to combat

international terrorism. They have signed, subject to

ratification, a new United Nations Convention against Illicit

Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. They have

concluded reciprocal agreements or arrangements with Switzerland,

Spain and Bermuda to combat trafficking in drugs.

My Government, together with our Western partners, have taken

measures to express their concern at the suppression of the

democracy movement in China. They have worked to restore

confidence in Hong Kong, building on the foundation of the

Sino-British Joint Declaration. My Government have stood by

their commitment to the people of the Falkland Islands, while

continuing to seek more normal relations with Argentina.

An Act has been passed to prohibit Antarctic mineral resources

activities other than duly authorised prospecting activities.

CONFIDENTIAL

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