Methodists deplore Pol Pot policy
PA Wellington The Methodist Church has criticised the Government's action towards Kampuchea at the United Nations. In a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mr Taiboys) after its annual conference in Auckland last week, the Church has said it disapproves of the Government’s action at the United Nations in supporting the seating of the ousted Pol Pot regime. The letter also calls on the Government ter establish full diplomatic relations with the Government of Vietnam, whose forces deposed Pol Pot and established the present Kampuchean Government. "We believe this could help reduce the sense of isolation Vietnam faces,” the letter says. The Methodist Church believes that by recognising Vietnam, New Zealand could assist in the peaceful resolution of the Kampuchean problem and the eventual withdrawal of foreign troops from that country. Strong support is given in the letter to international relief in Kampuchea with a call for more New Zealand aid.
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Press, 28 November 1979, Page 7
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