Finland-Manchukuo relations

[koczownik]

From this source: "Finland And World War II, 1939-1944" by Prof. John H. Wuorinen

The principle that Finland must remain neutral with regard to entanglements growing out of the World War with which she had nothing to do, is also shown in the refusal to recognize the Nanking government, as Japan had officially requested of Finland on August 27, 1941. The Manchukuo government, on the other hand, was recognized de jure on July 18, 1941, because it was felt that concessions had to be made in some instances, and because the Manchukuo government had functioned for ten years and the request for recognition had already been received in March, 1941.

Since Finland extended official recognition to Manchukuo, does anyone know if either state sent a diplomatic legation to each other? I am curious to know whether Manchukuo had any form of representation in Finland, as it did in a few other European states.

[Seppo Koivisto]

According to the master's thesis "Secret telegrams from Tokio", the ambassador in Tokio Karl Gustaf Idman was appointed also as a special envoy for Manchukuo on 29 August 1941. In November 1941 the military attaches in Tokio colonel Auno Kaila and captain Lauri Laine were also assigned in Manchukuo. Idman and captain Laine met the Kang-te Emperor on 5 November 1941. However, there's no mention on any Manchuko representation in Finland.
http://tampub.uta.fi/handle/10024/80262 pages 84-85.

[koczownik]

Thanks for the information.