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Trucial States development schemes, 1967 Jan 01 - 1967 Dec 31

This file relates to development in the Trucial States.

Minister of State's visit, 1967

This file contains correspondence and records of meetings relating to the visit to the Gulf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts on 1-8 November 1967. The main purpose of the visit was to: Reassure the Rulers about HMG's policy towards the Gulf and that Britain would maintain its political and military presence in the region until the Gulf States are able to ensure their own independent existence Encourage cooperation amongst the Gulf States Urge the Rulers to expedite modernisation of their administrations and to expand popular participation.

FCO 8/102

British withdrawal and position of treaties, 1968

This file contains correspondence and memoranda relating to a review of the formal position regarding HMG's military and diplomatic protection obligations, and the implications for HMG's treaties and agreements with Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the Trucial States following the announcement of HMG's intention to withdraw British forces from the Gulf by December 1971.

FCO 8/31

UK, 1967-1968

This file relates to the UK’s foreign policy in the Gulf, particularly regarding withdrawal.

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Trucial States development schemes, 1967 Jan 01 - 1967 Dec 31

Minister of State's visit, 1967

British withdrawal and position of treaties, 1968

UK, 1967-1968