Hungarian Embassy in Pakistan, Ciphered Telegram, 8 September 1980. Subject: Pakistani-DPRK and Pakistani-Japanese relations.

The visit of the DPRK deputy premier [in Pakistan] had been originally scheduled for this January, but it was canceled because of the conference of [the foreign ministers of the] OIC [Organization of Islamic Cooperation]. Prevented by the death of President Tito, President Zia [ul-Haq]’s visit in Korea could not take place, either. The purpose of this visit was to ensure the continuity of relations. The DPRK wishes to stay neutral in the Afghan question [emphasis in the original], and wants to maintain its earlier relations with both countries. Pakistan and Afghanistan have a common interest in resolving the disputed questions by joint efforts. The DPRK is generally opposed to the idea of placing this question on the agenda of international forums [emphasis in the original].

The most significant result of the visit of the Japanese foreign minister was the conclusion of aid [emphasis in the original] agreements. Despite the similarity of [Pakistani and Japanese] political views, it is remarkable that the two countries have different standpoints as far as their relations with India are concerned. Japan adopts a reserved attitude with regard to the military aid requested by Pakistan, and tries to persuade [Pakistan] to resolve its relations with India by means of negotiations. They adopt the same attitude toward the Afghan question.

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