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Netherlands

Norway

British Virgin Islands

2nd round of talks held in June 90 Meet again this year. in Hague. New Dutch confiscation Possible cooperation legislation drafted (covering all under the Council of crime). Should be passed in 1991. Dutch then expect to ratify Council of Europe Convention and UN Convention.

Talks held on October 1989. Legislation exists to confiscate profits from criminal activity. Norway to tie up agreement by end of year.

Norway signed Council

of Europe convention.

Legislation being redrafted.

Europe Convention.

Resolve two unsettled points on the text. Possible talks in the margins of the next FATF meeting.

India

Mr Lennox-Boyd handed over draft text to Indians during visit in Sept covering Drugs and Terrorism. FCO/HO team visited Jan 91, made progress on confiscation and terrorism.

Text agreed.

Wait for BVI legislation to be resubmitted to executive council

Visit by Indians later this year to finalise text.

Panama

Uruguay

* South Africa

FCO/HO team visited Uruguay for talks in June 1991

Legislation drafted indications Bill will be passed this Summer.

Clear text and arrange for signature.

Further talks in August 1991 to clear up remaining points.

Visit planned for 24-25 July for negotiations.

3. Main Priority countries for opening negotiations

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