In this sense, Mr. Arita stated, the conclusion of a was quite reason his questioner, however, tat. there were a. few countries' in Europe which did not like to conclude nonaggression (treaties, the countries being true to their neutrality policies, The Foreign Minister said that Japan had no objection whatever to the conclusion of a -non-aggression agreement if South Sea countries were so inclined. He reiterated that Japan had no territorial designs on South Sea nations, yet emphasized that Japan must make economic developments the " by all means.
He_ assured his questioner that the Government would endeavour to make the southern countries understand Japan's position and real Intentions.
Regarding the southern regions, Mr. Arita, in his address before the Diet on February 1 said:
"The Japanese Government sires to maintain with South Sea regions a relationship of ce-existence: and ce-prosperity through economic Go-aneration and collaboration in the lopment of natural resources. he addled, "to put forth every. effort along' this line towards enhancing close relat between Japan and those regions."—
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