867.00/12–1947: Telegram
The Ambassador in Turkey (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
962. Foreign Minister tells me in entire confidence Greek Government recently been proposing to Turkish Government latter should suggest to US deliveries military equipment under aid programs be expedited. Sadak said he appreciated concern of Greeks in view serious problems they are facing, but Turkish Government has every confidence US Government handling aid programs in most appropriate effective manner. He said he was simply passing this on as of possible interest.
Sadak also said Greek Government has made suggestions to Turks looking to combined military planning and eventual combined operations if future developments warrant. Sadak said Turkey, of course, deeply interested in Greek security situation since if Greece should come under Soviet control “half of battle” for maintenance Turkish independence would be lost. However, in view present instability Greek situation and desire avoid anything which might seem provocative to others, Turkish Government replied to Greeks in vague and guarded manner.