867.51/11–1046: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Turkey (Wilson)
756. It appears Lawson already exchanging views with Brit colleague on Turk economic problems further reurtel 1180 Nov 10. Brit Emb here last week relayed to Dept suggestion originating Brit Amb Ankara that such informal talks might be helpful in clarifying US and UK present and long range plans for economic assistance to Turkey. If following specific points have not already been covered Dept suggests they be considered:
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- Recapitulation of present US and Brit aid and assistance given since end of war.
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- Present condition of Turk economy.
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- Further assistance needed.
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- Form such assistance should take.
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- Effects of lira devaluation on present and future economic and financial position.
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- Compilation of all economic projects now under way or being initiated which require foreign purchases or foreign financial assistance, including projects on which Turk Govt has approached private firms abroad.
Lawson should report in detail on his talks. Foregoing will greatly help Dept work out details of program of economic aid to Turk now under active study as mentioned Deptel 750 Nov 13.54
- See footnote 50, p. 918. In response to the Department’s request, the Embassy in Turkey sent reports in telegram 1208, November 23, 2 p.m., and in despatches 1275, December 9, and 1276, December 10, none printed. These gave an account of conversations between members of the American and British Embassies at Ankara in regard to the Turkish economic situation. (867.51/11–2346, 12–946, and 12–1046)See footnote 50, p. 918. In response to the Department’s request, the Embassy in Turkey sent reports in telegram 1208, November 23, 2 p.m., and in despatches 1275, December 9, and 1276, December 10, none printed. These gave an account of conversations between members of the American and British Embassies at Ankara in regard to the Turkish economic situation. (867.51/11–2346, 12–946, and 12–1046)↩