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FO 371/179744

Iranian policy in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file relates to Iran’s policy in the Gulf, and its relationship with the Arab States. It contains briefs, records of meetings and correspondence concerning: Iranian immigration in the Gulf and the demography of Iranian populations in the Gulf States (1) The Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s visit to the UK, and his meeting with the Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart.
FCO 8/2807

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia’s political relations with the UK.
FCO 8/2635

Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): oil pricing, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil prices, 1976.
FCO 8/2667

Political relations between United Arab Emirates and UK, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between the UK and the UAE.
T 225/3066

Defence expenditure review December 1967, 1967

This file concerns the defence expenditure review undertaken by the Treasury in December 1967. In the wake of economic crisis and the devaluation of the pound in November 1967, HMG intends to undertake drastic spending cuts across the whole framework of government, as a result of which the decision to withdraw from Malaysia, Singapore and the Gulf is taken.
PREM 13/2209

MIDDLE EAST. Future of bases in Mediterranean and Middle East following defence expenditure review: forces and facilities in Persian Gulf, 1965 Jun 01-1968 Sep 30

This file concerns Britain’s intention to withdraw from the Gulf in 1971.
CAB 148/45

Papers 65-83, 1965 Oct-Dec

This file contains cabinet memoranda for the Defence and Oversea Policy (Official) Committee from 15 October to 20 December 1965.
FCO 8/2195

Political relations between Kuwait and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between Kuwait and the UK during 1974.
FCO 8/2479

Future UK military assistance to Oman (Defence Policy Staff paper), 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the future of British military bases in Oman as the Dhofar conflict draws to a close.
FCO 8/3455

Visits by Douglas Hurd, Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, to Saudi Arabia, Yemen Arab Republic and Kuwait, March 1980, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file concerns a visit to the Gulf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Douglas Hurd.
FCO 8/2576

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 03

This file concerns political relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, from 1974-1975.
FCO 8/2409

Oil policy of UK in Middle East, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK's oil policy in the Middle East.