Persian Gulf median lines

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Anglo-Iranian median line talks to discuss the division of the continental shelf of the Gulf, including the issue of sovereignty over certain islands; the suggestion of coordinates for dividing lines; the main points (24-32, 41, 43, 45, 56)
• The consultations between experts from Kuwait and Sir Humphrey Waldock (33)
• The views of Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Ras Al Khaimah on the proposed median line (35, 37, 39)
• An extract from an article in Tehran Illustrated entitled 'Proposal for fixing the Sovereignty and continental shelf for 62 isles and islets of the Persian Gulf' [enclosed] (36)
• The activity of oil companies near the median line (37-38, 42)
• The Abu Dhabi-Iran, Abu Dhabi-Dubai and Abu Dhabi-Qatar disputes (40)
• The negotiations between the Governments of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (44, 46)
• The arrangements for further talks (47-50)
• A bulletin issued by the Iraq News Agency about the meeting in Copenhagen between the governments of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran to agree on the utilization of the resources of the Gulf (54)
• The Arabian Oil Company's assertion that they have been drilling within their concession area and with the agreement of the Saudi and Kuwaiti Governments (55).