In a letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Syria Farouq al-Shara, Special Envoy Nakayama writes about the relationship between Japan and Syria and reflects on each country’s mutual concerns, including international terrorism.
August 1985
[Draft] Letter, Yoshihiro Nakayama to Farouq al-Shara
August , 1985
Excellency,
I have the honour to express my Your Excellency for the cordial welcome extended to me during my recent visit to the Syrian Arab Republic Islamic Republic of Iran. I am very grateful that I had the privilege [SIC; privilege] of being received in audience by His Excellency Hafez Al-Assad Hojatoleslam Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Your Excellency in spite of any visit was having been arranged at such a short notice.
I deem it a very good fortune for me that I could have a very frank exchange of views with Your Excellency on international issues of our mutual concern including international terrorism. I sincerely hope that my visit have [SIC; has] helped in one way or another to further deepen the mutual understanding between our two countries Japan and Iran.
Upon my return to Tokyo, I made a detailed report to Prime Minister Nakasone of the result of my talks in Iran Syria, and he He expressed deep satisfaction with the talks that I had with Your Excellency you.
I look forward to seeing you once again in mid September on the occasion of the Japan Week to be held in Damascus which will, I believe, further deepen mutual understanding between our two peoples. Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and my best wishes for Your Excellency’s continued good health and the lasting prosperity of the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Yoshihiro Nakayama
His Excellency
Dr. Ali Akbar Velayati Farouq Al-Shara
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Of the Islamic Republic of Iran Syrian Arab Republic
A draft of a letter form Special Envoy Nakayama of Japan to Farouq al-Shara. The letter discusses Envoy Nakayama’s recent visit to Syria.
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