English Translation

The protectorate industry is fully aware of the fact that in the same way also other areas of the large German economic area, which, on the basis of their situation and the natural conditions for this, will be devoted to the maintenance of the south-eastern market. The protectorate industry is therefore always prepared to bring its legitimate interests to a common foundation with those of the other partners through sincere cooperation. Exports from the Protectorate to Slovakia in 1939, according to Slovak statistics, were divided according to the main categories of goods by: iron and iron products . . . ........13,4 % processed leather and articles thereof. . . 6.8% Machinery and equipment . . . · · · ■ · · . . 5.3% Ignition equipment . , . . 3,3 % non-precious metals and articles thereof. 2.8% silk confectionery. . . . · · ···· · · 2,7 % rubber, rubber and articles derived therefrom.