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Foreign and Commonwealth Office
London SW1A 2AH
;
3 1 HeWert, British Embassy The Hague
Dear Brian
REFUGEES: HONG KONG
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JAYAFL
69
Date
27 February 1989
HKD 243/9 нко
1.
Further to my letter of telephone conversation, our to Vietnam is as follows:
2.
17 February and our subsequent 'line to take'
'line to take' on the question of aid
We
No question of bilateral aid to Vietnamese Government. are however making humanitarian contribution to the UNHCR reintegration assistance programme. 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.
We are naturally wary to avoid setting a precedent which would link aid with conditions under which a country like Vietnam might accept repatriation. I hope the above wording helps to set your, and Den Hond's mind at rest.
Cc: UKMIS Geneva
Hanoi Hong Kong
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Yours Ever
Charler
C C D Haswell
Hong Kong Department
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