Tightening the link between the two countries, Herr Walther Funk, German Minister of Economies, who is on a three-day official visit' here, has concluded on agreement with 'Turkey under which Germany will grant' credits of Rin. 150,000,000 (212,500,000) for industrial and mill. tary developments, The main purpose of the trip of Herr Funk, who is accompanied by. two experts on Eastern European affairs, 1s said to be an improvement and extension of the trade relations between Germany and Turkey, It Is considered that Germany is aiming at a stronger economic drive mn the Balkans, particularly in Turkey, where British economic activity' Feeently weakened the formerly dominant position of the Reich, Herr Funk's recent visit to Belgrade resulted in the establishment of a German-Yugoslav Government committee which is now discussing new trade treaty between the two countries Following his visit to Ankara, Herr Funk will "proceed to other eastern European capitals—Reuter.
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