Portraits of Carlo de Testa and his wife, representing a long standing dragoman dynasty of Constantinople.

Portrait of Annette Duvivier Comtesse de Vergennes, widow of Francois Testa.

Ulus newspaper, 10 November 1936 For the development of Turkish-Dutch trade relations A Turkish-Dutch trade association was established The Hague, (Anatolian Agency) - With the initiative of Baron Testa, who worked to inform his fellow citizens about Turkey's advancements in social, industrial, and intellectual fields under the republican regime, and with the approval of the Dutch queen, a trade association has been established in The Hague. This new association, named the ‘Netherlands-Turkish Trade and Compensation Company’ will work towards enhancing the exchange of Turkish and Dutch goods. The association will play a mediating role among various groups and individuals in managing the exchange. Companies that are determined to expand their trade activities in the Turkish market are also members of this association. Caption: A view of a recent meeting of the Turkish-Dutch Friendship Association Baron Testa mentioned here is Baron Theodore Testa born on the Prince’s island of Halki (Heybeliada), Turkey 6 August 1900, sitting on the front row, second from the right - information and newspaper cutting courtesy of his son Andre Testa.