§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next intends to meet his counterparts in the Association of South East Asian Nations; and if he will seek closer ties and regular meetings with them.
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§ Mr. LuceMy right hon. and learned Friend attaches importance to maintaining close contact with his counterparts in the Association of South East Asian Nations. They meet regularly at EC-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meetings and bilaterally whenever mutually convenient. My right hon. and learned Friend is always pleased to see ASEAN Foreign Ministers when they are in London and recently received the Thai Foreign Minister.