DRAFT British Political Agency,Abu Dhabi. Date: His ExcellencyShaikh Shakhbut bin Sultan,Ruler of Abu Dhabi,Abu Dhabi. After greetings: I have the honour to refer to Your Excellency's letterNo.7/4 of 20 March 1966, concerning the median line whichH.M.G. have suggested should constitute the sea-bed boundarybetween Abu Dhabi. and Iran. 2 2. Your Excellency will recall that during our conversationon this subject on 14 March, I explained that an equitableway of fixing the boundary line was to draw it halfway betweenthe low-water lines of the two mainlands. Your Excellencyfelt unable at that time to accept this equitable solution. 3. I am instructed to assure Your Excellency that H.M.G.will continue to safeguard your interests in this matter.At present Your Excellency has no sea-bed boundary withIran. This is obviously an unsatisfactory state of affairs,which it is in the interests of all parties to remedy, itdisputes are to be avoided in the future. H.M.G. havecarefully studied the line proposed and are satisfied thatit is fair and reasonable. Usual ending. H.B.M. POLITICAL AGENT.
