Turkish declaration of war on Germany and Japan

On 23 February 1945 Turkey declared war on Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It was proposed in a speech made by Turkish Prime Minister Şükrü Saracoğlu during a special session. The resolution passed unanimously by the parliament and was published on Official Gazette next day. Turkey became a party to the Declaration by United Nations at the same time.

Text of the declaration

See also Declarations of war during World War II Diplomatic history of World War II

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