Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose having formed the Provisional Government of Free India on the 21st of this month, the Imperial Japanese Government have recognized that government today, the 23rd, and have given notification to that effect.
(2) Statement by the Japanese Government
The Provisional Government of Free India having been established with Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose as its head, the Japanese Government, in their firm belief that it is a great forward step toward the realization of an independent India for which the Indian people have long aspired, have recognized it as the Provisional Government of Free India and hereby declared their intention to extend every possible co-operation and support in its efforts to attain its object.
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Two statements (by the Board of Information, and by the Japanese Government) in one file; not listed in the index.
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