RUSSO-JAPANESE CONVENTION
SIGNED AT PETROGRAD ON JULY 3RD, 1916
The Imperial Government of Japan and the Imperial Government of Russia, having decided to co-operate for the maintenance of permanent peace in the Orient, have entered into the following Convention :-
Art. 1.-Japan shall not become party to any political Convention or Alliance aimed at counteracting Russia's interests.
Russia shall not become party to any political Convention or Alliance aimed at counteracting Japan's interests.
Art. 2.-In the event of the territorial rights or special interests in the Far East of either of the High Contracting Parties recognised by the other being encroached upon, Japan and Russia shall consult with each other regarding the steps to be taken for mutual support or co-operation to protect or safeguard such rights or interests.
In witness whereof the undersigned, with the proper authorisation of their respective Governments, have affixed their names and seals.
Done this day July 3rd, 1916 (June 20th, 1916, O.S.) at Petrograd.
MOTONO ICHIRO.
SAZANOFF.
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