19 JUNE 1941, Page 1
NEWS OF THE WEEK
LATE on Wednesday the news reached this country that Turkey has signed a "Treaty of Friendship" with Germany. Though it is agreed that its terms do not affect Turkey's com- mitments to Great Britain, it is none the less a setback to us. It binds each country to respect the integrity of the other's territory, and to hold consultations when common interests are concerned. It is further understood that economic relations will be extended. In view of the partial encirclement of Turkey by Germany, the pressure that can be applied on her Aegean ports and her present lack of trade outlets her attitude does not cause surprise in this country, which has been kept informed of the negotiations.
