UN General Assembly
1988

The Vietnamese invasion and occupation of Kampuchea have resulted in the displacement of a large number of, people. Furthermore, the influx of boat people from Viet Nam seeking better opportunities elsewhere has for several, years brought further serious problems to countries such as Malaysia and Thailand and .others. Recently Malaysia has reached an understanding with the Government of Viet Nam under which the latter will accept the repatriation of those boat people in Malaysia who are not qualified for resettlement in third countries and also prevent fresh bursts. We are happy to note that Viet Nam has agreed to participate in the preparatory meeting which Malaysia hopes to host to prepare for the International Conference on Indochina's Refugees, including the boat people.