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FCO 8/2163

Political relations between Gulf states and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns Britain’s relations with the Gulf States and the wider Arab world in the context of the Yom Kippur War and the ensuing energy crisis, as well as broader questions of foreign policy-making regarding sensitive countries.
FO 371/156782

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1961

This file relates to discussions about Oman at the UN. It includes correspondence concerning: Speeches from Ahmad Shukairy, Minister of State for UN affairs and chairman of the Saudi Arabian delegation, including the full text of a speech made on 19 April 1961 relating to the rights of the Omani people and solutions to the Oman conflict (41, 49) Speech from Mr C T Crowe, Commander (of the Order) companion of St. Michael and St.
FO 371/163012

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations.
FO 371/162854

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Aide memoire prepared for the Uruguayan foreign minister, in order to persuade the Uruguayan delegation at the UN to vote against a resolution in support of the Omani rebels (41) Need to persuade the Iranian delegation at the UN to vote in favour of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman (42) Discussion with the president of Mauritania regarding the upcoming UN vote on the Oman question (43) Enquiry regarding the number of Omani rebels who have accepted the Sultan's amnesty and whether this might be an effective aid to the argument to be p
FO 371/168872

Political relations: UK: resumption of relations, 1963

This file relates to the resumption of UK-Saudi Arabian relations. It contains correspondence concerning: The informing of various countries prior to the announcement of the resumption of relations, including: Kuwait; Sweden, and in particular Herbert de Ribbing; the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman; the United Arab Republic (UAR), and in particular President Gamal Abdul Nasser; the Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO); NATO; France; and Syria (1, 3, 9, 14, 16) Various HMG officials’ discussions with Sheikh Hafiz Wahba over the resumption of relations.