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(PINAL VERSION)

22.5.1989

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Ivory Trade Line To Take

:

HK has always complied fully with its obligations under

the Convention on International Trade in Endangered

Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with regard to

all endangered species. This includes controls on

trade in ivory.

2.

HKG closely monitoring policies and practices of other

Government and trends in world opinion. Have seen

recent UK Government statement.

3.

Have put in hand an urgent study of the implications

for if the CITES meeting in October decides to

endorse the idea of stricter controls-on ivory trade.

4.

Will be ready to participate fully in CITES meetings in

July and October to discuss the subject.

Distribution

DIS (Attn Mr Harold Yau) DAF (Attn: : Dr Lawrence Lee) SES (Attn: Mr Tony Clark

SPO (Attn : Mr A. Khan) CofC&E (Attn

Mr P.L. Wong)

RECEIVED

23 MAY 1989 BOENGGAL MANIS BRANCH GOVERNMENT OBCRETARIAT

انما تم تجم

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