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3. Mr Kovacs raised the question of Hong Kong's relations with Hungary.

He said that when he had visited London in

November 1989 he had received an encouraging answer on the

question of greater Hungarian representation in Hong Kong.

Hungary wanted to open a commerical office or a consulate.

Mr Tait said that he believed this question had been

addressed during the visit of the Secretary of State to

Hungary. He agreed to look into this question and to ensure

that a reply had now been sent.

4. Mr Kovacs finally raised the Princess of Wales' visit in May.

would not mean any change in the

welcome offered to the Prince and Princess of Wales.

question of the Prince and

A change in government

level of hospitality or

But he

was not sure who the Prince and Princess of Wales' host

would be. He added that it was unlikely to be Mr Szuros,

but the speaker of the newly constituted Hungarian Parliament. He concluded, saying that there would be no major changes in Hungarian foreign policy under a new

government. The major plank would remain the establishment of closer relations with the European community.

Mr Tait

said that we looked forward to continued cooperation with

Hungary.

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