Istanbul, Oct. 10.
The importance of maintaining the existing friendly relations between Turkey and the Soviet Union. was emphasized by M. Haydar Aktay, Turkish Ambassador in Moscow, in a statement before leaving for Russin yesterday.
Considerable importance is attached to the statement both in Turkish political circles here end by foreign observers.
The Ambassador, who is returning to Moscow after reporting to his Government, said relations between their two neighbouring countries were normal and friendly, and added:
"I am convinced that the present situation necessitates that these existing good-neighbour ly relations should be spread and reinforced. I am also certain that this conviction is shared in high quarters in Moscow."—Reuter.
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