(2) Statement of Foreign Minister Togo, December 11, 1941
It is a matter for sincere congratulation that an agreement has been promptly signed among Japan, Germany and Italy in Berlin today, December 11, closely following Japan's declaration of war on the United States of America and the British Empire, solemnly pledging their co-operation in
prosecuting their joint war with the United States of America and the British Empire to a complete conclusion, in abstaining from concluding a separate peace and in constructing the new order of the world.
Germany and Italy, who are closely bound with Japan by the Three-Power Pact, have today declared war upon the United States of America and joined the conflict on Japan's side. Further, by virtue of the present agreement, they have manifested their intentions to prosecute the joint war to a glorious victory. This, together with marvellous achievements attained by the Imperial armed forces, is unfolding a bright future before the Japanese Empire, which is resolutely proceeding with construction of the new order of the world. We are overwhelmed with emotion realizing that all this has been entirely due to the august virtue of H. I. M. the Emperor.
At this juncture, when the world stands at a great turning-point, unprecedented in history, it is a source of great pleasure that Japan, with her confidence strengthened in winning a glorious victory and with her determination renewed, is marching toward construction of an equitable, new order as well as of a moral world in close co-operation with her allies. Germany, Italy and others.