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FO 371/120771

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1956

This file relates to continuing efforts to improve Anglo-Saudi relations after Azzam Pasha's visit to London in July 1956 and amidst the Suez Crisis after Egypt nationalised the Suez Canal on 26 July. It contains correspondence concerning: Douglas Dodds-Parker's talk with Harry F Kern and Kern's communication with Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd.
FO 371/120769

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1956

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi talks after the British mission to Riyadh led by Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office Douglas Dodds-Parker, which ended on 1 May 1956. It contains correspondence concerning: Ambassador R W Parkes's discussion with Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on a proposed agenda for Anglo-Saudi talks, including the latter's ultimatum regarding: the withdrawal of British troops from disputed areas; repatriation of refugees; maintenance of law and order; and supervision of the area by a neutral administration.
FO 371/120768

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1956

This file relates to the British mission to Riyadh led by Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office Douglas Dodds-Parker, from 26 April to 1 May 1956, and the proposed agenda for subsequent Anglo-Saudi talks. It contains correspondence concerning: Dodds-Parker's account of the visit.
FO 371/120767

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1956

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations and the British mission to Riyadh led by Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office Douglas Dodds-Parker from 26 April to 1 May 1956. It contains correspondence concerning: The first meeting on 28 April. King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud made it clear that the biggest problem was Buraimi (44) US support for Dodds-Parker's protest (45) Two sessions with Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Yusef Yasin on 29 April.
FO 371/120766

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1956

This file relates to relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: Role of the US as an intermediary encouraging a détente in Anglo-Saudi relations; and discussion of the Anti-Slavery Society and Saudi complaints against British propaganda (24, 41-42) Preparations for the British mission to Riyadh led by Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office Douglas Dodds-Parker.