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July 26, 1985
This draft message to Secretary of State Schultz from a Japanese government official summarizes a series of trips to countries in the Middle East and appeals to the United States to assist in obtaining peace in the Middle East.
A note seeking approval for a message to Secretary Shultz about Minister Abe’s visit to the Middle East.
July 30, 1985
A telegram documenting correspondence between the Foreign Minister Shara and the Ambassador to Syria regarding the American hostages in Lebanon.
September 28, 1985
A telegram from Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Matsunaga informing the Foreign Minister of Japan that the United States expresses gratitude for Japan’s ongoing commitment to the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.
September 24, 1985
A telegram informing the Japanese Ambassador to the United States about the second meeting between Special Envoy Nakayama and Foreign Minister Shara. Foreign Minister Shara affirms that while Syria’s influence is somewhat limited, Syria is doing all it can to assist in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.
September 26, 1985
This telegram to the Foreign Minister from Ambassador Kuroda of Japan summarizes US Secretary of State Shultz and Minister Abe’s options on a recent visit to Japan by Israeli Foreign Minister Shamir.
September 2, 1985
In a letter to Prime Minister of Japan Nakasone, President Reagan writes about the future of the relationship between Japan and the United States, emphasizing the need to protect liberal trade and ending with an expression of appreciation for Japan’s assistance in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.
August 6, 1985
This is a telegram from Ambassador Matsunage of Japan to the Foreign Minister of Japan about the Ambassador’s correspondence with the United States . The President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs McFarlane expressed gratitude for the Japanese government’s help regarding the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.
August 1, 1985
A summary from the First Middle East Division of the Japanese government about the American hostages held in Lebanon. This document discusses the correspondence between the United States and Japan regarding the hostages and what steps Japan had taken as of August 1, 1985.
July 31, 1985
This document briefs the Prime Minister of Japan on the situation regarding the American hostages in Lebanon and the request from the United States that Japan speak to the Iran and Syria about the matter.