Berlin, Mar, 4.
The presence for the second time of the Soviet Foreign Commissar, M. Viacheslav Molotov, at a banquet Of the Jápariese Embassy in Moscow is regarded in diplomatic circles there as an indication of progress towards improvement in Soviet-Japánese relations, according to a Moscow despateh {o e German Gfhcial news ágency.
The banquet was given by the Japanese Ambassador, Lt.-General Tatekawa, in honour of M. Molotov. The Deputy Commnissar for Foreign Affairs,-M,. Vyshinsky, prominent Soviet personages were present, the despatch adds.—Reuter.
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