TNAG-2829-FCO40-4082-Hong-Kong-Guangdong-nuclear-power-station--Daya-Bay--China-1993 — Page 134

GOWERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.

THU 02 SEP 93.67:13.

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conclusion

fact that

of the exercise.

This, coupled with the some of our delegation members will not be back from their official trips before the first half of September, has made it rather difficult to

advance the date of the meeting.

appreciate this.

I hope you will

(2) Considering that when the delegation first met, it was agreed that the second meeting be held in Hong Kong, we hope that you will notify us as soon as possible whether you will agree to the second meeting being held in mid-September, so that we can

make the necessary arrangements for Hong Kong in time.

(3) Our

confidential

our trip to

the

question of

the

confidential

side considers that confidentiality concerning information exchanged between the two sides is an

issue that must be resolved. This is because we do

not know whether some of the information that

should not be released to the public will be kept by your side. We stress that certain information should be kept confidential for the purpose of avoiding unnecessary public concern. It does not conflict with your responsibility towards public health and safety which you must fulfil. AS regards the wording of the confidentiality clause, it should be possible to exercise flexibility and

agree upon a proposal acceptable to both sides, I am happy that your side is prepared to put forward some constructive and useful proposals concerning question of confidentiality. I hope that your Can provide us with your proposals in writing for our consideration before the next meeting.

the

side

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