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Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK. Code BS file 1051 (papers 45 to 56), 1959

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: P Dixon's meeting with UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld. The latter accepts Britain's basic position for the restoration of relations, but is reluctant to identify himself with the British position prematurely (45) Revised draft of Hammarskjöld's reply to Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. HMG agrees to the text, but asks for a delay in its despatch until the Sultan of Muscat and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi are informed of the proposals.

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Political relations between Muscat and Oman and UK. Code BA file 1052 (papers 27 to 34), 1959

This file relates to negotiations in London between HMG and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur regarding the stability of Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: J F Walker’s conversation with the Sultan (27) A R Walmsley’s conversation with the US Embassy about the negotiations (28) Draft ‘Agreed Minute’ between Britain and the Sultan on the measures which should be taken to: counter the short-term military threat of a revival of the rebellion; and establish the Sultan’s long-term authority. In a meeting with A R Walmsley, the Sultan objected to almost all of it.

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Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK. Code BS file 1051 (papers 45 to 56), 1959

Political relations between Muscat and Oman and UK. Code BA file 1052 (papers 27 to 34), 1959