English Translation

5 5 Reich Germans as Prag Consul represent a de facto recognition of Bohemia and Moravia as part of the Great German Empire, which the American government would have to perceive as a deliberate provocation. The fact that the appointment of a third person has been withdrawn, I believe that I can explain that the trusteeship entrusted to me a few years ago for the implementation of the Finnish economic interests in Romania has had a very successful effect on Finland, which has also been reflected in the award of the highest Finnish Order. 881.8A At the beginning of February 1944, Lundströn Legation Council came to Prague for a few days to take over - as he told me - the Consulate's files from the coivistoines who are now leaving. On this occasion, he asked me, on behalf of the Foreign Mini S C ds Ct S, to give an opinion on whether the maintenance of the Prague Consulate is of economic importance for the future. I have responded to this wish and pointed out that, especially in the post-war period, the planned Danube-Elbe and/or the local area will be considered as a transshipment area of greater scope, and will also offer many opportunities for trade, thanks to its central location in Europe. Finally, I recommended that the consulate be set up with a local merchant, because this way the business interests can be better promoted.