MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT CHUN DOO HWAN FO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
lAJT 12) A LiA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA2 SEPTEMBER 1983
I have today sent the following message to President Chun
Doo Hwan of the Republic of Korea:
BEGINS I wish to convey to you on behalf of the Australian
Government and people our shock and concern at the
loss of Korean Airlines Flight 7.
There are no circumstances in which the shooting
down of an unarmed aircraft serving no military
purpose can be justified.
We are seeking an urgent explanation from the
Soviet Foreign Ministry and the Soviet Ambassador
to Australia.
May I assure you of Australia's contined strong
support for the right of the Republic
of Korea to its place in tije international
community and its rights in international law.
ENDS.
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