Shortly after being appointed Chancellor, Hitler sent a personal message to Mussolini, declaring "admiration and homage" and declaring his anticipation of the prospects of German-Italian friendship and even alliance.
Setelah diangkat menjadi Kanselir, Hitler mengirim pesan singkat kepada Mussolini, menyatakan "kekaguman dan penghormatan" dan menyatakan antisipasi tentang prospek persahabatan Jerman-Italia dan bahkan aliansi.