Consular representation in Persian Gulf

This file concerns the introduction of foreign consular representation in the Gulf. It contains correspondence on:

• The establishment by Pakistan of Trade Agencies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai which will also perform consular functions
• Plans for the establishment of a Pakistani Consulate General in Oman
• An agreement that the newly-appointed Pakistani Trade Agent in Bahrain will not exercise any consular functions until such time as the Bahrain Government are ready to authorise this
• A request from the High Commission of India in London for permission to establish a mission in Abu Dhabi
• The question of customs privileges for trade agencies in Bahrain, and the diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities that will be granted following independence
• The question of future US representation in the Gulf
• Plans for future Japanese representation in the Gulf
• The appointment of new officials to the Canadian Embassy in Beirut, which also has responsibility for the Gulf area
• A request from the High Commission of India for consular work relating to the Indian community in Bahrain to be transferred to the Indian Trade Agent in Bahrain
• Plans for representation for the Federal Republic of Germany in the Gulf