TNAG-2225-FCO40-3196-Political-relations-between-Hong-Kong-and-Australia-1991 — Page 68

Mr Burns

From: M J Williams

South Asian Department Date: 13 February 1991 cc: Mr Thomas, SPD

Mr Colvin, SEAD

Mr Davies, FED

Mr Paul, HKF

UK/AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL TALKS

You asked what we could try to extract from the talks, and what issues you might raise.

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2. We see no essential objectives or issues regarding South Asia, where Australian activity and interest appear thin. Possible issues might include Indian Ocean (but we don't have much to say); human rights in Sri Lanka (provided Australia have an aid interest); and the usual internal/regional developments including India/Pakistan/Karachi etc. Otherwise the obvious question would be what priority Australia gives to South Asia.

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M J Williams