TURKEY-AID -JULY 12,1947 2953 Agreement between the United States of America and Turkey respecting aid to Turkey. Signed at Ankara July 12, 1947; entered into force July 12, 1947. AGREEMENT ON AID TO TURKEY The Government of Turkey having requested the Government of the United States for assistance which will enable Turkey to strengthen the security forces which Turkey requires for the protec- tion of her freedom and independence and at the same time to con- tinue to maintain the stability of her economy; and The Congress of the United States, in the Act approved May 22, 1947, having authorized the President of the United States to furnish such assistance to Turkey, on terms consonant with the sovereign inde- pendence and security of the two countries; and The Government of the United States and the Government of Turkey believing that the furnishing of such assistance will help to achieve the basic objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and by inaugurating an auspicious chapter in their relations will further strengthen the ties of friendship between the American and Turkish peoples; The undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective govern- ments for that purpose, have agreed as follows: Article I The Government of the United States will furnish the Govern- ment of Turkey such assistance as the President of the United States may authorize to be provided in accordance with the Act of Congress approved May 22, 1947, and any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto. The Government of Turkey will make effective use of any such assistance in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. Article II The Chief of Mission to Turkey designated by the President of the United States for the purpose will represent the Government of the United States on matters relating to the assistance furnished under this agreement. The Chief of Mission will determine, in con- sultation with representatives of the Government of Turkey, the terms and conditions upon which specified assistance shall from time to time be furnished under this agreement, except that the financial terms upon which specified assistance shall be furnished shall be determined from time to time in advance by agreement of the two governments. The Chief of Mission will furnish the Government of Turkey such information and technical assistance as may be ap- July 12, 1947 [T. I. A. S. 16291 Authority to furnish assistance. 61 Stat.,Pt.1, p.103 . 59 Stat.1031. 61 Slat., Pt. l ,p.lt3. Chief of Mission. 61 STAT.]
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