This document is the main points of questions and answers in preparation for Japanese Special Envoy Nakayama’s visit to Syria to persuade the Syrian government to assist in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.

A document summarizing the main points of remarks regarding Japan’s attempt to persuade Syria and Iran to assist in the release of the American hostages held in Lebanon.

A request for approval for the main points regarding the American hostages in Lebanon in preparation for Special Envoy Nakayama’s upcoming visit to Syria and meeting with President Assad.

A letter from the Prime Minister of Japan to President Assad of Syria describing the relationship between Iran and Syria, the American hostages in Lebanon, and preparing for the upcoming visit of Japanese Special Envoy Nakayama.

A letter from Prime Minister Nakasone of Japan to President Assad of Syria discussing the relationship between Japan and Syria, including the American hostages held in Lebanon and Ambassador Yoshihiro Nakayama’s upcoming visit to Syria.

Attachment to the Japanese Prime Minister’s letter to President Assad about the American hostages in Lebanon.

In this telegram, the Foreign Minister of Japan instructs the Charge d’Affairs to Syria to schedule meetings with various Syrian government officials.

A telegram from Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau Director-General Miyake to Consul-General Nomura instructing him to deliver a message to Ambassador to Syria Kato in Germany. The message is about the American hostages in Lebanon.

These briefing materials for the Prime Minister of Japan about Special Envoy Nakayama’s recent trip to Iran and Syria include the Special Envoy’s schedule and a response from Iran stating they will not use their influence to assist in the release of American hostages in Lebanon unless United States releases Lebanese hostages held in Israel.

A telegram from Ambassador Kato of Japan to the Foreign Minister of Japan preparing for Special Envoy Nakayama’s visit to Syria.