[Secret]
From: Tokyo
To: Nanking
31 October 1941
(Purple)
#464
The
agreement is to go into effect November 25th, and it is generally agreed
between Japan, Germany, and Italy that it shall be continued for a period of
five years. Negotiations should be begun between the three countries regarding
the proposal for a new protocol. This is strictly secret and for your
information.
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JD-1: 6225 (H) Navy Trans. 11-3-41 (5-AR)
(EXHIBITS
OF JOINT COMMITTEE , EXHIBIT NO. 1 INTERCEPTED DIPLOMATIC MESSAGES SENT BY THE
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN JULY l AND DECEMBER 8, 1941)