London, July 23, Paving the way for possible Angio-Japanese economic ce-operation. the Far East, British and. Japan tndustriat and business leaders to-day gun cluded a series of conversations "The air has been cleared to a considerable degree," says n joint statement issued this "afternoon by the Federation of British Industries and the Japanese Economic Mission to Europe and America, "IL was, also decided," the statement rend, "that discussions on the possibility " of "ea-operation. in economic development of East Asia [should be resumed as soon as the position should appear favourable for further discussions This was understood to refer to the proceedings of the joint Anglo-Japanese sub-committee on China, New contacts, which the statement says, "should bear fruit in the future, have been established, "Points difference between the industries of the two countries have been discussed frankly and with sympathy for the other party's point of view. The two Federations will remain. touch and continue to work together through their respective joint committees in the two countries, "Lord Barby expressed great pleasure in welcoming the Mission, for which My, Kadono expressed his thanks."
'The Mission, headed by Mr. Chokuro Kadono, vice-President of Okura & Ca, left' Euston station at 10.10 o'clock' to-night for Glasgow and Edinburgh where they will spend the week-end. Returning to London fon Tuesday, the Mission will gi farewell dinner, following which the members will disband to return home by Independent routes.
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