face, was directed against the activities of the Communist Internationale* A supplementary protocol to this pact provided for the establishment of a permanent committee for the purpose of facilitating close collaboration in matters concerning the exchange of information regarding the activities of the Communist Internationale and the de¬fensive measures taken against it* Proof (a) Document 94-9-1, (Exhibit No. )• "Minutes of the Privy Council * * » w3) Matters pertaining to the conclusion of the Agreement between Japan and Germany* * * * "Council opened at 10:15 a.m. on November 25, 11th year of Showa /1936/ * * * "Attended by President HIRANUMA * * * Ministers Prime Minister HIROTA Navy Minister NAGANO * * * Commissioners ♦ * * TOGO Chief of European-Asiatic Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Ministry * * *