AVOIDING WAR
THE DECISION OF TURKEY. “LOYAL TO OUR FRIENDS.” 9 FRIENDLY TO THE SOVIET. Jlnitod Press Association —Copyright.) (Received This Day, 11.20 a.m.) ISTANBUL, November 1, The Premier (Mr Ionu), in a speech in the Assembly, said that Turkey would not enter the war, but was studying the Mediterranean situation. Turkey and Britain were studying the Balkans. “While thinking of our own welfare,” said Mr Inonu, “we are loyal to our friends and to our obligations, which are unshakeable. Foreign relations with Russia have gone through a critical period, but have taken a friendly turn. The Soviet policy in the face of a dark world is one of greatest security. Wo have decided to act for the interest of the nation, not harming anyone. The country is financially sound in the midst of a world economic crisis.”
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 19, 2 November 1940, Page 5
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