740.00119 Control (Japan)/6–2747: Telegram
The Associate Chief of the Division of Occupied Areas (Schuler) to the Secretary of the International Missionary Council in New York (Decker)
Reference your telegram June 28 addressed to the Secretary.27 Department is deeply aware of importance reestablishing cultural ties between Japan and other countries earliest possible date and deems it unfortunate that absence Japanese delegates at International Missionary Council meeting might be interpreted as United States fear of allowing Japanese Christians have friendly intercourse with Christians of other lands. Interchange of persons policy with respect to Germany adopted of course on October 16, 1946. Department is endeavoring every way possible to expedite policy decision with respect to Japan now being considered in Far Eastern Commission. Toward that end your telegram has already been brought to attention of Commission. However successful conclusion of delicate international negotiations on broader issues involved would appear preclude at present time requesting that any exceptions be made to general rule of not permitting movement of Japanese nationals prior to Allied policy decision.
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