Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK. Code BS file 1051 (papers 36 to 44)

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations. It contains correspondence concerning:

• Message to the UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld about his discussions with the Saudis (36)
• Request from P Dixon for a definition of the role HMG is asking Hammarskjöld to accept before delivery of the message to him (37)
• Discussion on the resumption of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia (38)
• Hammarskjöld’s offer to help reach a settlement between the UK and Saudi Arabia, which is to be communicated to Commonwealth authorities (39)
• Notes on the discussion between Hammarskjöld and Dixon on Anglo-Saudi relations (40)
• Hammarskjöld’s draft reply to Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on the resumption of diplomatic relations and subsequent comments on this (41)
• Article in the Observer titled ‘Saudis fear spread of communism’ with subsequent discussion (42)
• Talk with Azzam Pasha on the alignment of interests of the UK and Saudi Arabia and a proposal to consult Hammarskjöld; a discussion on the approach to the Secretary General (43)
• Passing of information to the US Embassy on current exchanges between HMG and Hammarskjöld (44)