"I am glad to say that Japan and Germany have been brought closer together than ever through such auspicious events as the visit of His Imperial Highness Prince Chichibu, who was pleased to make a tour of that country on his way home from England last year, and also the cruise of H.JJAM.S.
Ashigara, which included a call at Kiel.
"Especially do this Government appreciate the friendly and most sympathetic \attitude Germany has taken in consonance with the spirit of the German-Japanese anti-Comintern, Agreement.
"We will strive to strengthen further the ce-operation between the two countries.
"From the beginning of the present affair, Italy, true understanding our are most grateful for these proofs of good-will on the part of Italy "It is a subject for congratulation from the standpoint of securing world peace that Japan, Germany and Italy have come to join forces under the anti-Comintern banner.
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