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298 Minter to Makin

Letter CANBERRA, 8 October 1945

Under instructions from my Government I have the honor to advise
you that the Governments of the United States, the United Kingdom,
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and China have agreed to
the establishment of a Far Eastern Advisory Commission for the
consideration of political matters connected with the fulfilment
by Japan of its obligations under the instrument of surrender. It
is the desire of these governments that the Commission include
representatives of certain other states which have actively
participated in the war against Japan and which are principally
interested in the area of the Western Pacific. A cordial
invitation is extended to the Government of Australia to
participate in the Commission. [1]

1 A letter of acceptance was sent by Makin on 10 October. On file
AA : A1066, P45/10/33/1.


[AA : A1066, P45/10/33/1]
Last Updated: 11 September 2013
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