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al-Sharaa, Farouk 1938-

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August 29, 1985

Letter, Yoshihiro Nakayama to Farouq al-Shara, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic

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.

September 12, 1985

First Middle East Division Director, 'Main Points of Remarks and Questions and Answers for Special Envoy Nakayama (for President Assad and Foreign Minister Shara)'

A summary of the main points Special Envoy Nakayama will state in a meeting with Syrian government officials. Nakayama urges Syria to continue advocating for the release of the American hostages in Lebanon, citing the recent release of the Lebanese prisoners in Israel as motivation to continue.

September 15, 1985

Cable No. 769, Ambassador Kato to the Foreign Minister, 'Ambassador Nakayama's Visit to Syria'

A summary of the meeting between Foreign Minister Shara of Syria and Special Envoy Nakayama about the relationship between Japan and Syria and the American hostages in Lebanon. The two discuss how the release of the Lebanese prisoners in Israel influences the situation of the American hostages.

September 2, 1985

Cable, Foreign Minister to the Ambassador to Syria [Kato], 'Special Envoy Nakayama’s Visit to Syria (Letters to Assad, Shara)'

Attachment to a letter of thanks from Special Envoy Nakayama to President Assad and Foreign Minister Shara for his recent visit to Syria.

August 1985

[Draft] Letter, Yoshihiro Nakayama to Farouq al-Shara

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.