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FCO 8/5507

Ministerial visits from the UK to Oman, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns ministerial visits to Oman. It contains arrangements, correspondence and memoranda relating to: The UK Energy Secretary Peter Walker’s intention to visit Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE The Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed’s wish for the UK Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine to visit Oman; and Heseltine’s intention to visit Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Oman The UK Minister for the Armed Forces John Stanley's visit to Oman.
FCO 8/5503

Relations between Oman and the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Britain’s relations with Oman and the region.
FCO 8/2472

Military operations in Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file relates to Oman and the Dhofar conflict.
FCO 8/2459

Political relations between Oman and Jordan, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between Oman and Jordan, and the conflict in Dhofar.
FCO 8/2229

UK military assistance to Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file is part 'A' of two dealing with Oman's military position, and assistance from the UK.
FCO 8/2242

Iranian military assistance to Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to Iranian military assistance to the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said in the Dhofar War.
FCO 8/2236

UK arms sales to Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the wish of Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said to purchase sophisticated military equipment.
FCO 8/2116

Visit of Lord Carrington, Secretary of State for Defence, to Saudi Arabia and Oman, 8-13 April 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Defence Lord Carrington's [Peter Carington] visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman in April 1973 to underline the recent improvement in Anglo-Saudi relations. This was the highest level visit by a British minister to Oman since the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Saeed's accession.
FCO 8/2114

Visit of Lord Carrington, Secretary of State for Defence, to Saudi Arabia and Oman, 8-13 April 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Defence Lord Carrington's [Peter Carington] visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman in April 1973. This was the highest level visit by a British minister to Oman since the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Saeed's accession.
FCO 8/2005

Political situation in Oman, 1972 Dec 31 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns domestic and foreign political affairs in Oman.
FCO 8/1861

Military assault by South Yemen against armed forces of Oman, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the escalating violence on the Oman-People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) border, between the South Yemen-backed Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman and the Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG) and the Omani military in the context of the Dhofar rebellion and the diplomatic activity surrounding this.
FCO 8/1860

Military assault by South Yemen against armed forces of Oman, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns clashes on the Oman-People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) border, between the South Yemen-backed Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman and the Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG) and the Omani military in the context of the Dhofar rebellion; and the political and diplomatic repercussions of the violence, particularly regarding the role of seconded British officers.