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FCO 8/2598

Assassination of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, 25 March 1975, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the assassination of King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia by his nephew Prince Faisal Bin Musaid Al Saud.
FCO 8/2339

Visits of Ministers and Members of Parliament between UK and Saudi Arabia, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence and minutes relating to the visit of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey to Saudi Arabia, in an attempt to develop a dialogue and closer economic relations during the sterling crisis.
FCO 8/2338

Visits of Ministers and Members of Parliament between UK and Saudi Arabia, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns official visits to and from Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/2087

National Day of Qatar, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the National Day of the state of Qatar, between January and September 1973.
FCO 8/2083

Political relations between Qatar and UK, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between the UK and Qatar, from September to October 1973. It contains correspondence relating to: A conversation involving Prime Minister Edward Heath, Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, HM Ambassador E F Henderson, Sayyed Isa Bin Ghanim Al Kawari, Lord Bridges [Thomas Edward Bridges] and Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saif Al Thani on 18 September 1973.
FCO 8/1304

United States interest in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to US interest in the Gulf.
FCO 8/621

Political relations, 1967-1968

This file relates to the foreign relations of Kuwait, and the diplomatic missions of various countries there. It contains correspondence concerning: Failure of the mediation efforts of Kuwait between the Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and President Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt Valedictory dispatch of the British Ambassador to Kuwait G N Jackson Celebrations of the 22nd anniversary of the UN in Kuwait Diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Turkey, Morocco, the Vatican City, North Korea and South Korea

FCO 8/619

State visits to Kuwait, 1967-1968

This file relates to the state visits to Kuwait of various heads of state.
FCO 8/2334

Joint ventures between Saudi Arabia and UK on industrialisation and oil resource development, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for strengthening Britain’s economic relations with Saudi Arabia through industrial development projects.
FCO 8/2172

Use of oil as a weapon by oil producers, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the aftermath of the energy crisis precipitated by the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the risks of a repeat of the crisis, and proposed means to prevent this.
FCO 8/2401

Visit of Roy Mason, Secretary of State for Defence, to Oman and Saudi Arabia, 19-28 April 1975, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file is part A of a series of files concerning the UK Secretary of State for Defence Roy Mason's visit to Saudi Arabia, Mauritius and Oman in April 1975. This visit was the UK's first opportunity to see the senior members of the Saudi Government in action since King Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud's accession.
FCO 8/2399

Visit of Peter Shore, Secretary of State for Trade, to Persian Gulf, 2-9 April 1975, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Trade Peter Shore’s visit to the Gulf in April 1975. The purpose of his visit was to strengthen the trade and economic links between Britain and the Gulf States.