TNAG-2872-FCO40-4126-Hong-Kong-repatriation-of-ex-China-Vietnamese-illegal-immigr-1993 — Page 78

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INFORMAL MEMORANDUM AGREED AT CHINA/HONG

PALKS ON ECVII ́S, CANTON, 23-24 AUGUST 1993

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POINTS OF UNDERSTANDING

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Representatives of the relevant Chinese and Hong Kong authorities met in Canton on 23 and 24 August 1993 to discuss means of resolving the problem of illegal arrivals in Hong Kong of Vietnamese refugees previously settled in the mainland of China. The meeting took place in an atmosphere of friendly cooperation, and achieved the required results.

Both sides reaffirmed their strong opposition to the illegal entry into Hong Kong of Vietnamese refugees previously settled in China, and agreed jointly to take all reasonable

They agreed on the measures to prevent further arrivals. crucial importance of returning rapidly to China such Vietnamese refugees. Both sides agreed that problems arising in the event of further influxes will be speedily resolved, in a spirit of friendly consultation and cooperation, and with appropriate division of responsibilities.

On the basis of the above understandings, and in order to bring into effect the necessary measures to resolve the problem of the recent illegal influx into Hong Kong of

Vietnamese refugees previously settled in China, both sides have agreed on the following points:

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The Chinese side undertakes to take back those Vietnamese refugees confirmed as having been previously settled in China, and affirms that the measures which it adopts will not become a precedent for the arrangements made by china with other states and territories concerning such

people.

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