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FO 371/149244

Political relations with UK, 1960

This file relates to negotiations for the resumption of political relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia.

FO 371/140366

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.

FO 371/156682

Dispute over Buraimi Oasis between UK and Saudi Arabia, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The travel arrangements of Herbert de Ribbing and Jan Van Wijk to Saudi Arabia and a request that a British observer arrive at the same time (69) The visa and travel arrangements for Julian Walker (70) De Ribbing’s receipt of Lord Privy Seal Edward Heath's message, and plans to continue his mission and report in due time. The party will be leaving for Dhahran (71) G G Arthur’s meeting with Azzam Pasha (Abdul Rahman Hasan Azzam).

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